Colombia captain James Rodriguez was chosen by CONMEBOL as the Best player of the Copa America 2024, although his team lost the final of the tournament with 0:1, after extra time against Argentina, Topsport reported.
The attacking midfielder deservedly earned the award with 6 assists in 6 matches, an all-time record for a single edition of the tournament, eclipsing Lionel Messi's record.
The 33-year-old also scored 1 goal and was named Player of the Match in four of the Copa America matches.
Argentine national team midfielder Leandro Paredes talks about the national team's victory in the Copa America final against Colombia (1:0), quoted by BTA.
„To play with this shirt, to play for this country, for my teammates, for my family and for my friends, is a great pride! I enjoy every minute in this team,” Paredes said, as quoted by TyC Sports.
The team led by Lionel Scaloni defeated Colombia in the final of the tournament 1:0. The only goal was scored by Lautaro Martinez in the 112th minute.
Argentina won the Copa America for the 16th time and became the tournament record, overtaking Uruguay who has 15 trophies. Brazil is in third position with 9.