Within the framework of the UEFA Europa League final in Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen, Iván Ramiro Córdoba attended AS Colombia at an Enterprise event. The current co-owner and sports director of Venezia of Italy gave his opinion on the Colombian National Team that will play in the next Copa América and the dream he has in the future of being president of the Colombian Football Federation.
Before his retirement as a professional player, Córdoba was studying to be a manager and sports director. He spent time as manager at Inter Milan and three years ago he joined the Venezia project, an Italian Serie B team. In a few years he hopes to be at the top, in the presidency of the FCF.
“Yes, yes, I still dream. I even think that that is normal within one as a leader, which is aspiring to the greatest thing one wants to do. It’s like when you play as a child, what would you most like to do? Play for your Colombian National Team and I did it. Now as a leader, I talk about tomorrow because that is not now, I am still preparing to arrive and be prepared in the future and contribute what he has acquired up to that moment for the good of the National Team and our football,” said Iván Ramiro Córdoba.
Copa América USA 2024
Are there reasons to be excited about the second Copa América?
“If many. I think there are reasons. It is the certainty of a National Team that is doing a very good collective job. Led by Professor Lorenzo. There are all the reasons. All of Colombia is dedicated to supporting us, we are all united, pushing to achieve what we all want.”
How do you see the defense of the National Team?
“Very good. I think that on a defensive level we are very covered on all lines. One must aspire to great things because line by line the National Team is experiencing a great moment. Soccer shows us that we have the possibility of going to the United States and seeking that great title.”
Which plant catches your attention?
“Lucumí has impressed me a lot because I have followed the journey he has made from the sub-20 until now when he arrived at Bologna. This qualification for the Champions League, the game they show, his flexibility when he plays. That is going to be a great contribution to the National Team. That motivates many more young people to continue his journey.”
Luis Díaz, Falcao García and James Rodríguez
How do you see Luis Díaz?
“Luis Díaz, beyond all the sensation he is at the moment, manages to stay focused on his game. With the National Team he manages to be very important for the results. He plays and has fun, he reminds us of Juan Guillermo Cuadrado that thank God he is going to be available for these calls and could be a key to the Copa América.”
Do James and Falcao continue to be taken into account in the National Team?
“I believe that they are players who always have to be able to be called up to the Colombian National Team. The mere fact of his presence provides motivation and important experience to achieve something in a situation like the Copa América.”
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