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).
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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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