Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. Colombia will do everything in its power to make sure that doesn’t happen in a matchup that pits the juggernaut against the surging force in the final.
Argentina ’s Lionel Messi is congratulated after scoring his side’s second goal against Canada during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Lionel Messi , right, practices with the Argentina team, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Miami . Argentina and Colombia will play in the final Copa America match on Sunday. Lionel Messi , front right, practices with the Argentina team, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Miami.
“I’m concerned about what could happen tomorrow,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said through an interpreter. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez added it “would be great if we could reinforce security.”Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fightArgentina, winner of the Copa America in 2021 and World Cup in 2022, can join Spain from 2008-12 as the only countries to win three consecutive major championships.
“James has had a great Copa America,” Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo said through an interpreter. “We are lucky enough to have him at a very good level. The team has supported him. ... I can only hope that tomorrow his performance will be great.”over 15-time champion Uruguay, and thanked Colombian fans for their support — Colombia’s matches, along with Argentina’s, have been among the most attended.
“We’d love it if it wouldn’t be such a surprise to get to a final, so unexpected,” he said. “We’d like to be always on top. It’s not easy. ... Let’s hope this can last. Let’s hope we can keep on going.”
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