Scaloni praises James Rodriguez ahead of Copa America final

NEW JERSEY, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has singled out James Rodriguez for praise ahead of his team's clash with Colombia in the Copa America final here on Sunday.

Rodriguez is one of the favorites to win the Golden Ball award for the best player in the tournament, having set a new Copa America record with six assists in this edition.

"He [Rodriguez] is a great player and it's a