Jose Pekerman lauded Colombia as one of the world's most respected teams as it prepares to face Peru at the Copa America Centenario.
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman believes the nation have earned the respect of teams worldwide as it prepares for a Copa America Centenario quarterfinal against Peru.
"During these past years, Colombia have showed an important level and have gained the respect of all the national teams in the world," Pekerman said. "Colombia have set up at a place where they haven't been for a long time and that was possible by been the protagonist, by having a clear idea of how to compete in order to win and never stop attacking.