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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Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima
LONDON: 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. It was another memorable moment for Argentina, who have qualified for this year’s World Cup as they extend the golden afterglow from the victory over Brazil that ended their 28-year wait to win the Copa America in 2021. Argentina were already established as one of the leading contenders to win the World Cup and defeating Italy was another statement of intent from La Albiceleste, who are now unbeaten in 32 matches. If Messi can play at this level in Qatar, Lionel Scaloni’s side will be a force to be reckoned with as they chase a first World Cup title since 1986.
Lionel Messi had Di Lorenzo on toast with brilliant assist for Martinez in Finalissima triumph
Lionel Messi was at his brilliant best as Argentina were crowned Finalissima winners on Wednesday evening.
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 produces gorgeous assist as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima
Lionel Messi was at his brilliant best as Argentina were crowned Finalissima winners on Wednesday evening.
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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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.