Footage of Messi with Argentina squad after Finalissima shows his influence is unmatched

Lionel Messi turned the Finalissima match at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday into his playground.

On a night that pitted the Copa America and European Championship winners up against each other, Messi put on a masterclass as Argentina ran away 3-0 victors under the Wembley arch.

The South American giants extended their unbeaten run to an eye-watering 32 matches as Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala all found the net in a convincing triumph.

And although Argentina’s leading man didn’t find the net himself, he still turned provider for the first and third goals to secure – depending on your definitions – a second piece of international silverware.

However, even if you want to bang the drum that reviving the Artemio Franchi Cup made for no more than a glorified friendly, you can forgive the Argentina players for soaking up their triumph.

Regardless of whether it’s the World Cup or FA Trophy, it’s not every day you get to lift silverware at the home of football, so Argentina really made the most of the occasion by letting loose at full-time.

Sure, there were no we’ve-just-won-the-World-Cup tears and jubilation, but everyone from Messi to Emiliano Martinez embraced the joy of conquering the European champions.

In fact, there was one way in which the Argentina squad celebrated that particularly caught the eye and it all had to do with the man who inspired them to victory in the first place: Messi himself.

Remarkable footage has emerged after the Finalissima win showing members of the Argentina squad, as well as the staff, ensuring that they remembered the evening by posing for a photo with Messi.

It really is head-turning to see player after player after staff member after staff member queuing up to get a snap with