'Would be tough': Lionel Messi Anticipates Intense Copa America Final as Argentina face Colombia

The Copa America 2024 final is a highly anticipated event, with the defending champions Argentina preparing to face off against a formidable Colombian team. The match, which is scheduled to take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 15, is expected to be an exhilarating encounter between two football powerhouses. This final is set to be a titanic battle, as Argentina is striving for their fourth consecutive major international title and Colombia is pursuing their second Copa America victory. 

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Lionel Messi is confident of taking on Colombia with his squad in the Copa America final

Lionel Messi has highlighted Colombia's talents as Argentina gets ready for the Copa America final against Nestor Lorenzo's team on Sunday, July 14. When La Albiceleste square off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States, they hope to defend their Copa America championship.

With a gritty 1-0 triumph over Uruguay in the semifinal, Colombia guaranteed their place in the championship game Both teams finished with 10 players, and the game was fierce; Los Cafeteros' victory was overshadowed by a post-match fight.

Messi talked about his expectations for the next game after appreciating Colombia's earned triumph. Sharing his ideas with FOX Sports Argentina, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner said:

“We watched the Uruguay-Colombia match. We knew that whoever it was going to be, it would be tough. For a reason, Colombia hasn’t lost in a long time. It’s a team with very good players, very intense as well. Up front, they have quick and dynamic players. And well, it’s a final.”

“Finals are always different matches. But we’re doing well, we’re calm like we’ve been throughout the whole tournament, enjoying everything that’s happening to us. And well, we’re focused on what that final is going to be.”

Arriving Sunday's final as favourites, Lionel Scaloni's defending champions show outstanding form over the Copa America as they have won all of their games.

Argentina's commander will be Lionel Messi, who will embark on his third consecutive major international tournament final. In four games during the continuous Copa America in the United States, he had one goal and one assist.