Colombians are excited about winning their second Copa America in history. To achieve this, The hours are counting down to the match against Argentina on Sunday, July 14 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, in the United States.
Meanwhile, in , renowned former players such as Faustino ‘El Tino’ Asprilla and Abel Aguilar, as well as Sergio Alejandro Galván Rey, who was born in Argentina and became a Colombian citizen, spoke with authority about this exciting Copa America final.
Former Colombian-Argentine player Galván Rey said that although it will be a great match, Colombia will win the Copa América after defeating the Argentines “1-0.” However, he stressed that Argentina is a great team and that history supports the current world champions.
Referring to the level of both teams, the former striker stressed that Argentina continues to maintain an idea and style of play that has led it to win the last Copa América and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, reflecting the work of coach Lionel Scaloni. Regarding Colombia, he said in being surprised by the level not only of football or results, but also the character and personality that the players have shown on the field.
Regarding the level that James Rodríguez has been showing in this Copa América, Aguilar, who shared with him in the Colombian National Team, indicated in that the Cucuteño is a player who has always had character and positive leadership.
“Injuries have surely limited him greatly throughout his career over the last few years, But James is a player who loves the national team and always wants to be there. I also believe that the way James has been handled in these months before the Copa America has been quite good from every point of view,” Aguilar added.
“It is difficult for Argentina to lose a final, but Colombia swims at an extraordinary level. The players know that it is a unique opportunity, that they have it there and I don’t think they will waste it, that they will let it pass them by. I think it will be a match like all the others, difficult, But with a great chance of winning the Copa America because Colombia is really doing very well.“, El Tino said in a.
