The world champion Argentina will defend against Colombia the title of the America Cupon Sunday in Miamian unprecedented final in the history of the national team tournament Conmebol.
Directed by the Argentine Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia surpassed the dangerous Uruguay with a goal from Jefferson Lermaat 38 minutes, but suffered everything unimaginable in the second half due to the irresponsible expulsion of the right back Daniel Munoz in the first period’s replacement time.
The “coffee growers” did not reach a final of America Cup from 2001when as hosts they won the title by defeating Mexico in Bogota.
“We are happy to put a smile on the faces of the Colombian people. We feel very satisfied. It is the best reward.”highlighted coach Lorenzo.
Yeah Argentina is the main candidate to lift the trophy on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miamialso supported by a good version of Messi After overcoming discomfort in the right adductor, the actions of Colombia are quoted higher by removing from their path Brazil -group stage- and Uruguaytwo of the region’s heavyweights and title candidates.
Argentina with 15 titles leads together with Uruguay the ranking of the most winning teams of the America Cupand hopes to remain alone at the top of the list of winners.
A year and a half after embroidering the third world star on the shield, Argentina is chasing the “Triple Crown”, a milestone on the continent if he manages to win the title of this edition on Sunday after conquering the world in Qatar 2022 and South America in Brazil 2021.
With the victory against the “charrúas”, Colombia He extended his undefeated in 28 games unbeaten, 25 thanks to Lawrencesetting a new record for that country after breaking the mark of 27 matches that the national team Francisco Maturana established between 1992 and 1994.
And while the America Cup is approaching its epilogue, Messi He took advantage of the stage to notify the world of football that “his last battles” As captain of the “Albiceleste” they were close.
“Let’s enjoy what we are experiencing as a team. It’s not easy to be in a final again, to compete again to be champions. It’s very difficult and we did it again.”he commented after securing a place in the final.
“I’m experiencing it like everything else lately: enjoying it a lot and being aware, like Fideo (Ángel Di María) and Ota (Nicolás Otamendi), that these are the last battles”warned the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
After conquering the World Cup 2022, Scaloni He assured that he would keep it for him Messi a place for the World Cup 2026but asked to be left alone regarding the date of a possible retirement.
When will Argentina vs Colombia play the 2024 Copa América final?
The grand final will be on Sunday, July 14, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
What time does Argentina vs Colombia play the final?
The match will start at 9:00 p.m. (Argentine time)
Formations
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez and Angel Di Maria. Coach: Lionel Scaloni.
Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, Johan Mojica; Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma, John Arias; James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz and John Cordoba. Coach: Nestor Lorenzo.
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