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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Lionel Messi inspires dominant Argentina to Wembley win over Italy
They came to see their king and he did not disappoint. Three weeks before his 35th birthday but still as influential as ever, Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to victory over Italy in a “Finalissima” that certainly lived up to all the hype. Billed as a showdown between the champions of Europe and South American and being played for the first time since 1993, there only ever looked like being one winner on Giorgio Chiellini’s final international appearance as Lionel Scaloni’s side stretched their unbeaten run to 32 matches. A former defender, Scaloni spent half a season on loan at West Ham in 2006 under the management of Alan Pardew and, with Messi pulling the strings from a deeper position, he has clearly assembled a side that should be considered genuine contenders for the World Cup later this year.
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.
Clásico de homenajes
«Todo argentino quiere ganar en Inglaterra», Emiliano Martínez, en la conferencia de prensa previa a la Finalissima. Un torneo que no se disputa desde 1993 y que enfrenta esta noche a las 20:45 (hora española) a , y a Argentina, el de la Copa América; dos naciones con una rivalidad histórica, pero que también comparten muchos lazos. Por eso, esta noche servirá de homenaje para Diego Armando Maradona.
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Euro 2020 winners Italy take on Argentina, 2021 Copa America victors, in a clash of continental champions to decide the first Artemio Franchi Cup winners in nearly 30 years.
Watch: Argentina Legend Lionel Messi Meets And Greets Italy Players Ahead of Finalissima
European champions Italy face the South American continental champions Argentina in the inaugural Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday, a match where veteran Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini is set to win his 117th and last cap. Italy manager Roberto Mancini is likely to include a number of his Euro 2020 stars in the starting XI for a match he has said represents the "end of a cycle" following the shock failure of the four-time winners to qualify for this year's World Cup finals in Qatar.
Italy vs England, Finalissima Preview: Giorgio Chiellini Set For "Beautiful" End To Italy Career At Wembley
Giorgio Chiellini believes it will be "beautiful" to end his international career against Argentina at Wembley on Wednesday after leading Italy to Euro 2020 glory at the London ground last year. The now 37-year-old was a key figure, both as captain and defender, when Italy beat hosts England on penalties in the final of a tournament that was delayed some 12 months by the coronavirus pandemic. Now the Azzurri face the South American continental champions in the inaugural Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday, a match where Chiellini is set to win his 117th and last cap.