Santiago: Colombia star James Rodriguez feels it would be unfair to bill his side's Copa America quarter-final tie against Argentina as a clash between him and opposing number Lionel Messi.


Argentina forward Lionel Messi during a training session in Chile's La Serena ahead their Copa America quarter-final match against Colombia tomorrow. INSET: Colombia's James Rodriguez. Pics/AFP

Jose Pekerman's side have endured a slow start to the tournament in Chile despite their wealth of talent, only scraping into the Last 8 on the final day of the group stages with a 0-0 draw against Peru.