Guarín looks ahead to Colombia v Portugal: “All Colombians love FC Porto” | OneFootball

Portugal has become a regular destination for Colombian players, from the biggest names to the lesser-known ones, with FC Porto taking on, over the years, a leading role among the most highly regarded, helping to build a tradition of success and several golden chapters in the club’s history. Guarín admits, jokingly, that he misses seeing compatriots wearing the dragon on their chest, although he highlights the presence of two of them standing out at the capital’s rivals.

“I hope that hallmark returns; there is a mutual connection. All Colombians are very fond of FC Porto. Seeing Ríos at Benfica, who is a star, and Luis Suárez at Sporting, who had an extraordinary season, we feel that we are missing one of our own at FC Porto. A Colombian there is a must every year. Colombia is very much pro-Porto because of our history; it is one of the most talked-about European clubs here,” he confides in an interview with O JOGO.

James and Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup

Keeping a close eye on the World Cup and confident in a great Colombian campaign, Guarín is excited about the clash between Miami and Portugal. “It’s going to be a very special match, I’m getting ready to be there. It’s going to be madness all over Colombia. For me, Portugal has a special place, I have a Portuguese daughter. It will be beautiful and it will probably be the last World Cup for Ronaldo and James. They are two very strong teams, but Portugal has impressive individual talent. I really like the Paris SG core. Colombia has been doing important things and has players performing at a very high level. They will go far in the World Cup,” he predicts, also stressing James’s likely influence. “He will show up well; he hasn’t had much continuity, but mentally he is strong and preparing to perform at the highest level,” he says.

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