El Pulga confirmed his Colón farewell and why he quit football | OneFootball

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·8 April 2026

El Pulga confirmed his Colón farewell and why he quit football

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Exclusively with ADN Gol, Luis Miguel Rodríguez spoke about his present after leaving professional football, shared how he is experiencing this new stage, confirmed that his farewell match would be on June 7 at Colón, and made it clear that the decision to retire was tied to personal and family reasons.

In an intimate conversation with Darío Pignatta and Julio Martínez, Pulga confirmed that his farewell is planned for June 7, with the idea of bringing together a large part of the 2021 championship-winning squad and putting on a real celebration for the fans.

But beyond the event, what the forward left was a clear message about his present: after many years in the elite, he chose to stop. To trade travel, training camps, and pressure for time with his family and a quieter life in his hometown.


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THE MOST POWERFUL QUOTES

  • “It was a decision made together with my family”
  • “Last year was very hard and we decided to stay in Tucumán”
  • “I want to bring my professional career to an end”
  • “I don’t want to keep traveling or going into training camps, I want to enjoy my children”
  • “Today I’m calm, enjoying other things”
  • “The idea is for my farewell to be on June 7 at Colón”
  • “We want most of the championship-winning team to be there”
  • “It’s going to be a night of celebration and joy, so people can have a great time”
  • “Atlético Tucumán is the club I love, I’m a fan, and its current situation hurts”

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