First Touch Dispatch | James Rodriguez Retires, VAR Controversy & the Ballon d’Or

James Rodriguez brings his Colombia career to a close, four Americans are making their mark at Middlesbrough, and Paris FC and Como are emerging among Europe’s early-season surprises. Plus, the fallout from the Manchester Derby’s VAR controversy and a closer look at this year’s Ballon d’Or race.0:00 Intro0:34 James Rodriguez Retires1:33 Americans at Middlesbrough4:30 Paris FC Among France’s Elite6:23 Como’s Champions League Breakthrough8:17 Manchester Derby VAR Controversy11:00 A Closer Look: The Ballon d’Or15:00 One for the Road: Cavan SullivanThe American home for the global game. Follow the conversation:https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm