Colombia plotting to poop on Messi and Argentina's trophy party

Colombia plotting to poop on Messi and Argentina's trophy party

Eric Munene 15:00 - 14.07.2024

This will be the first time Colombia and Argentina meet in the Copa America final

A historic moment for Copa América beckons as Argentina and Colombia are set to clash in the final for the first time ever, igniting Miami's Hard Rock Stadium with anticipation.

Argentina, the record 15-time champions, have dominated in recent matches on American soil, unbeaten in major tournament knockout games in regulation since 1994.

Under the stewardship of Lionel Scaloni, La Albiceleste are aiming for an unprecedented hat-trick of titles after triumphs in the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 World Cup, setting the stage for a potentially legendary farewell for veterans like Ángel di Maria and Lionel Messi, who may retire from international duty after this tournament.

On the other side, Colombia arrives in their third Copa América final bolstered by an impressive 28-match unbeaten streak, showcasing resilience and skill en route to their first final appearance since their victorious campaign on home soil in 2001.

With a resounding 5-0 win against Panama in the quarter-finals and a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the semis, Colombia's defensive solidity, highlighted by three clean sheets, poses a formidable challenge to Argentina's potent attack.

Historically, Argentina holds the upper hand in their recent encounters, though Colombia's solitary victory in their last three meetings at the 2019 Copa América remains a pivotal memory.

As they strive to defy the odds once more, Colombia's defensive unit faces a critical task against Argentina's goal-scoring prowess, led by the formidable Lautaro Martínez, who leads the tournament with four goals, three of which came late in matches.

The final promises an exhilarating clash of styles and ambitions: Argentina seeking to extend their Copa América dominance and Colombia aiming to reclaim past glory.

With both sides entering the match in peak form and history on the line, fans can expect a thrilling finale where every moment could define a new chapter in South American football history.