Bogotá June 28 (EFE).- The rain was no impediment this Friday for the Yellow Fever to flood the Simón Bolívar Park in Bogotá with followers of the Colombian team who do not doubt that their players will achieve another victory this Friday in the Copa América against Costa Rica.
From noon, gifts such as original autographed t-shirts or the team’s original suitcase on their trip to the USA were distributed at the event, organized by the Colombian Football Federation (FCF), all adding to the Colombia-mania that paralyzes the country every time. that there is a match.
Although many more people were expected, the continuous rain in the Colombian capital significantly reduced the number of people. Those who were there, however, made themselves felt in a festive atmosphere.
The event was attended by former national team players Oscar Córdoba and Fabián Vargas, who signed shirts and gave away balls, and the musical duo Cali Flow as musical guest.
“The way the team is, it has a chance of reaching the final,” Córdoba confidently told the EFE agency, who was happy to be surrounded by all the fans.
As the sun began to break through the clouds, the Cali duo Cali Flow took the stage to cheer up the audience and even get the soccer players to dance.
At the foot of the stage, a batucada marched towards the musical competition with its drums and cymbals.
Colombia plays its second match in the international competition this Friday against Costa Rica after beating Paraguay 2-0 on Monday.
If they win, they are guaranteed qualification for the quarterfinals, otherwise they would have to face Brazil, with the difficulties that come with playing against a world champion.
However, the fans, and the Colombians, are convinced of their players’ victory in Glendale. EFE
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