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In such turbulent days for the national territory, full of disputes, controversies, protests, violence, crime and all kinds of problems, a Colombia has emerged that can excite us and make us dream. Colombia seems to put all our troubles on hold, giving us a breath of fresh air, joy and hope.
That was Colombia, the Colombian team, our team, the team that united us for 90 minutes, the team that made us hug each other, the team that made us shout, row and push in unison.
The tricolor flag, without distinction of politics, class, race or religion, will be present at the America’s Cup in 2024. Today, starting at 5 pm (our time), the team led by the Argentine Néstor Lorenzo will go out in search of victory. This makes us forget for a moment the adversities we face in the country.
“Football is the most important of the least important things,” legendary Italian coach Arrigo Sacchi rightly said.
“Football is popular because stupidity is popular. There is nothing particularly beautiful about 11 players chasing a ball with 11 other players,” said the famous Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986).
In any case, circles bring satisfaction and unforgettable moments, and when everything is in a square, they encourage, inspire and change the mood. This is a social phenomenon that cannot be concealed or explained. It is not “only 22 players kicking a ball” as those on Borges’ side often say disdainfully.
Lorenzo’s side are unbeaten in 23 games, 20 of which came against Argentina, leaving Colombians excited about the possibility of winning the title, the only other time the Copa America has been held in the country in 2001.
At the time, Colombia was mired in a sea of insecurity, with guerrilla attacks continuing despite the eventual failure of a peace process between the FARC and the government of Andrés Pastrana.
Although Argentina refused to participate due to lack of security, Colombia led in both organization and sporting achievement. Everything was completed in complete peace and ended with the highest prize.
Full stadiums, unity, fraternity, undying joy and immortal glory represent Colombia’s Copa America 2024. Those were happier days than the ones before, when they threatened to take away our headquarters.
Now, 23 years later, in the United States, the national team seems ready to repeat the feat, raising the tricolore to the highest point on the African continent. It is not easy, it never is. No one has to trust and believe that Luis Diaz’s team are champions.
In the United States, we learned how damaging it is to feel like a winner in advance during the 1994 World Cup. We must face this tournament with this lesson in mind and push for the big game. Be strong, Luchito! Go, James! Still, Borre! Battery, Arias! Go, Colombia! Play as everyone’s team!
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