Copa America Quotes

What I love the most is playing with Argentina.

I have been watching Brazil since I was a little kid.

Playing in the Copa America would be an important thing for me, just like the Olympics, because Brazil has never won the gold medal there.

When people ask me what club I supported growing up, I didn't really watch club soccer. The only channels I got had World Cups and the Copa America, so I gravitated toward the Latin American, South American style of game.

Everything I experienced in the national team was amazing. I was there for 14 years and won several titles: the Copa America, Confederations Cup and the World Cup.

Argentina is a powerhouse in soccer.

In the World Cup finals, you're unlikely to meet a continental rival. In Copa America, you know they are just around the corner and that you will have to beat them to win the competition.

It's so important to be chosen for the national team. For the Copa America, for the World Cup, or just friendly matches, it's such an honour to reach that stage and be chosen for the team. People expect players to wear Brazil's shirt, win the title with pride, and keep winning. You have to have the mental strength to get over this pressure.

I love the Copa America. It showcases all the classic rivalries of South America, all those neighbours, up against each other.

I've got some wonderful memories of the 2011 Copa America. It was a very special tournament.

When I was young, I always saw Brazil winning games on television with fantastic players and a fantastic team.

Argentina won't be at Euro 2000 because they're from South America.

Argentina is not a bad team.

I always see Argentina with great players.