By Gura Garcia
14 Jul 2024, 08:53 AM EDT
Although the Argentine National Team is the big favorite for winning the 2024 Copa América as a result of being the current world champions, as well as maintaining the base of players with whom they were crowned in Qatar 2022 led by the Rosario and Inter Miami star, Lionel Messi, the current state, level and unbeaten streak of the Colombian national team have created the perfect balance for the grand final match.
James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz are the spearheads of the Colombian team and the The fans made an impressive flag-waving the day before the final to be the other piece that will be supporting from the stands in the city of Miami and in each of their homes to be able to surprise on the night of this July 14.
As has been customary in the development of the continental championship that The match is being held in the United States, and the support of Colombian fans has not been long in coming, and it was witnessed yesterday in the city of Miami, the venue for the final between the Argentines and Colombians. Gunpowder, music, chants, flags and a lot of joy were part of what was experienced and gave the impetus, as well as the support for the members of the Colombian team that will be seeking its second Copa America championship in its history.
Quintero thanked the fans
All of this mentioned above was appreciated by the player Juan Fernando Quintero, who was present at the press conference prior to the final and had words for the fans, his fellow countrymen who came alive during the flag-waving and have been supporting them in the stadiums since day one:
“We are very motivated, grateful for all the support we have received, We are very happy, with a lot of hope of being able to make history. We know how difficult it is, the rival we have in front of us. But we have to motivate ourselves, know that it is a different match, that erases everything we have done and we have the opportunity to enjoy it, value it a lot and compete at the highest level against a world champion team.”
“In Charlotte we felt that human warmth, but not only there, in all the venues where we were. The day before the game, it has always been felt, for us it is very nice to experience that before a game and connect with the people. In the end, we are one, we are a nation that wants to do beautiful things and make history. The gratitude is immense, it is indescribable, we feel it just like they do and we want to give everyone some joy.”
Positive message after the incident between Colombia and Uruguay
But apart from gratitude, considering the terrible events The incidents that took place at the end of the match against Uruguay in the semi-finals, in which fans of ‘la Tricolor’ were involved with players and family members of the national team, Quintero decided to send a positive message: “Let’s live football with passion, not with violence, it is a method with which we can all express many emotions, sensations and feelings, but always with respect for the rival. Always, respecting the life of others, of people who have nothing to do with it and we, on the field, will try to give them a good show so that people feel identified with their team.”
The grand final of the 2024 Copa América will be taking place tonight at the facilities of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with a party guaranteed and a match full of action, excitement and joy especially for the team that can win a new continental championship.
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