Vélez destapa OLLA PODRIDA en la Selección: "Lorenzo le ENTREGÓ el mando a JAMES"

Who was truly in charge of the Colombian National Team during the 2026 World Cup? Carlos Antonio Vélez launched an explosive theory about an alleged parallel leadership structure, the loss of Néstor Lorenzo's authority, and the harsh consequences for those who supposedly challenged this internal power structure. According to the journalist, there is a profound breakdown within the team because the coach handed control of the national team to James Rodríguez. In his version, the captain wielded undue influence, fracturing the Colombian locker room. The case of Richard Ríos is the main evidence of this alleged control. Vélez claims that the midfielder was "marked" the day he challenged James's power and grew tired of doing the defensive work. From then on, they allegedly sought out Gustavo Puerta as a replacement to perform the physical duties that the star player was neglecting. This crisis goes far beyond a simple clash on the field. The journalist maintains that other players are dissatisfied and would not want to wear the jersey again if this structure remains in place. Vélez even interpreted a message from John Arias as a sign of this serious internal rift. It should be noted that all these statements are based solely on Carlos Antonio Vélez's analysis and have not been officially confirmed by Néstor Lorenzo, James Rodríguez, Richard Ríos, or the Colombian Football Federation. Do you think Néstor Lorenzo lost control of the National Team and allowed James to wield too much power in the locker room? Let us know in the comments. #ColombianNationalTeam #JamesRodríguez #CarlosAntonioVélez #NéstorLorenzo #RichardRíos #ColombianFootball #WorldCup2026 #GustavoPuerta #NationalTeamLockerRoom #NationalTeamCrisis