Argentina win Finalissima: What are the longest unbeaten runs in international football?
Argentina beat Italy in a convincing 3-0 to secure the Finalissima crown in front of a packed out Wembley crowd.
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Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo record after latest Argentina triumph
Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's tally of major international honours on Wednesday night after guiding Argentina to victory in the Finalissima.
Lionel Messi Stars As Argentina Thrash Italy In Finalissima
Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa America holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday. Inspired by the peerless Messi, Argentina raced into a two-goal lead in the first half of the prestigious friendly thanks to strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria. Paulo Dybala capped Argentina's rout, but after a disappointing season with Paris Saint-Germain by his sky-high standards, it was the sight of Messi back to his imperious best that took the spotlight.
Lionel Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima
Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa America holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday. Inspired by the peerless Messi, Argentina raced into a two-goal lead in the first half of the prestigious friendly thanks to strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria. Paulo Dybala capped Argentina's rout, but after a disappointing season with Paris Saint-Germain by his sky-high standards, it was the sight of Messi back to his imperious best that took the spotlight. The 34-year-old's eye-catching display featured two assists and was worthy of his rare appearance at one of football's great cathedrals. Thrown into the air by his jubilant team-mates after the final whistle, Messi said: "Today was a nice test because Italy are a great team. We knew it was going to be a nice game and a nice setting in which to be champions.
Peter Drury's commentary about Leo Messi after masterclass in Finalissima was spine-tingling
Argentina lifted their second trophy in 11 months as they defeated Italy in the Finalissima on Wednesday evening.
Lionel Messi: Peter Drury's epic commentary about Argentina star after Finalissima win v Italy
Argentina lifted their second trophy in 11 months as they defeated Italy in the Finalissima on Wednesday evening.
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.