At 8:00 AM on July 15, the Copa America final will see Argentina face off against Colombia. In anticipation, the official Copa America website has highlighted that this match is set to be an extraordinary one for both nations, as it awaits the meeting of two legendary number 10 captains.
The Copa America website notes that for Argentina, Lionel Messi, widely regarded by many as the greatest player ever, clinched his first Copa America title in 2021. This year, he’s gearing up for a defense of that crown, with Argentina’s qualification for the final significantly owing to his efforts.
Additionally, the site mentions Colombian captain James Rodriguez, who has already broken Messi’s record for most assists in a single tournament with six. He is eager to help Colombia secure their first Copa America title since 2001.
The report goes on to state that following his standout performance at the 2014 World Cup, James Rodriguez has played for prestigious clubs such as Porto, Monaco, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Everton over the past decade. The 33-year-old captain and his Colombian team currently hold an undefeated streak of 28 games. In this tournament, James has provided a total of 17 key passes.
