Messi stars in Argentina victory over Italy in La Finalissima as South American champions defeat European rivals

Lionel Messi was the star of the show as Argentina ran out 3-0 winners against Italy in La Finalissima on Wednesday.

The Copa America champions and Euro 2020 winners met at Wembley to battle it out for the intercontinental trophy.

The Albiceleste were deserved winners as they struck three times without reply against Roberto Mancini's team.

Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala were all on target for Argentina as they secured the win.

International trophies mean the world to Lionel Messi