Argentina breezes past Italy to capture 1st Finalissima title
Energized at Wembley by Lionel Messi's assists, Argentina's players threw their superstar teammate in the air after he inspired them to a second title in a year.
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Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'
LONDON: Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as they outclassed Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' at a raucous Wembley Stadium on Wednesday (Jun 1).
Lionel Messi shines as Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala goals hand Argentina Finalissima win over Italy
Copa America champions Argentina comfortably defeated European Championship winners Italy 3-0 to take the Finalissima at Wembley. Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria were on target as Lionel Scaloni’s side secured the ‘Cup of Champions’ — it is the second time La Albiceleste have won the trophy after defeating Denmark way back in 1993, the last time the competition was held.
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Messi trains with Argentina as Chiellini eyes 'beautiful' end to Italy career at Wembley
Giorgio Chiellini believes it will be "beautiful" to end his international career against Lionel Messi's Argentina at Wembley on Wednesday after leading Italy to Euro 2020 glory at the London ground last year.
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Donnarumma: "Pudimos haber sido nosotros y estar ahí..."
Gianluigi Donnarumma, guardameta del París Saint Germain cuyo fallo al tratar de jugar un balón fue el principio de la remontada del Real Madrid en los octavos de final de la Liga de Campeones, aseguró que el belga Thibaut Courtois es «el mejor portero de Europa» y fue decisivo en la final ante el Liverpool, en la que el cuadro blanco logró su decimocuarto título.
Donnarumma: "Pudimos haber sido nosotros y estar ahí..."
Gianluigi Donnarumma, guardameta del París Saint Germain cuyo fallo al tratar de jugar un balón fue el principio de la remontada del Real Madrid en los octavos de final de la Liga de Campeones, aseguró que el belga Thibaut Courtois es «el mejor portero de Europa» y fue decisivo en la final ante el Liverpool, en la que el cuadro blanco logró su decimocuarto título.