When Argentina and Colombia play in the Copa America final on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, said that Colombia will be a tough opponent. Despite playing with just 10 men for more than half of the match, Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the semifinals to secure their spot in the final. Colombia has now won 28 straight games.
“We were able to watch the Uruguay-Colombia match,” Messi stated. “We knew that either one of the teams [Uruguay or Colombia] was going to be very difficult.”
“There’s a cause behind Colombia’s extended winning streak. This is a team with excellent players. They have fast and dynamic guys attacking, and they are really intense,” the Argentina great was cited as saying.
According to Xinhua, Argentina is trying to make history by being the first side to win the World Cup and successfully defend their Copa America championship.
The fact that winger Angel Di Maria’s match on Sunday at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will be his final international appearance gave the match more significance for the Albiceleste.
“Finals are something else, but we’re feeling good and calm, as we have been throughout the whole tournament,” stated Messi. “We’re enjoying everything that is happening and focusing on the final.”
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