On July 11th, in the Copa America semi-final, Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to advance to the final. In the final, Colombia will face Argentina.
In an interview, Diaz spoke about James Rodriguez, saying, “As soon as I arrived at the selection site, I let him know that he’s my idol. I always tell him that he’s a genius and I admire him. Sharing this with him makes me incredibly proud.”
“I’m proud of this team, and I know that with God’s help, we can overcome any obstacles. This Copa America is James’ moment, we’ve seen the best of him. We know what he’s been through, the suffering he endured. Football has given him his revenge.”