Colombias James Rodriguez have ruled controversy months after 2024 Copa America Finalclaims that judges Raphael Claus unfairly favored Lionel Messis Argentina In their dramatic title collision. Rodriguez, which was named Tournament playersThink so Official decision played a crucial role in Colombia’s heartbreaking defeat.
James led his nation on a remarkable driving through the tournament and helped them reach their first Copa America Final since 2001. Despite their impressive campaign, Colombia fell to Argentina in extra timeas Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal just minutes before a penalty kick seemed inevitable.
While Argentina celebrated its Others in a row Copa America titleHas Rodriguez not forgotten the last heart damage– and he now claims that the judge’s decision affected the result of the match.
James Rodriguez breaks his silence on the final
In a new one Edu’s friends interviewRodriguez expressed his frustration and stated that The judge favored Argentina. According to Former Real Madrid playerhis team was denied a Clear punishment It could have changed the end process. “We had an excellent Copa America. Of course we wanted the title, but we didn’t win Copa America because of external things, I think … The judge favored Argentina. He didn’t give us penalties. To me, a clear,” Said Rodriguez.
The did not specify what moment he referred tobut his words reflect a prolonged feeling of injustice Among Colombia’s squad and supporters.
Despite his frustration, 33-year-old Colombian captain recognized Argentina’s strengthit admits Lionel Scaloni’s page played well and finally secured victory on its own terms. But he believes that the judge’s decision leaning the balance in favor of La AlbicelesteHarms los cafeteros chances for ensure a historical title.
Colombia’s rising ambitions in Conmebol
Despite the painful defeat 2024 Cup America showed that they show up as an important force in South American football. Head coach Nestor Lorenzo have built a well -balanced squad, with Rodriguez leads as the team’s creative powerWhile the Premier League stars Jefferson Lerma and Daniel Munoz Add stability to key positions.
Rodriguez resuscitation as a world -class was one of the tournament’s biggest stories. His career has been filled with ups and downs since his breakthrough at 2014 FIFA World CupBut in this tournament he silenced his critics and played at the elite level again.
The star veteran was instrumental in Colombia’s run to the finalplaying a completely different role than the one who got him it Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup. This time he distinguished himself as a splitleading the tournament with Six assists– Father in front of any other player, because the second best suppliers only succeeded.
