Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala struck as South American champions Argentina proved to be an irresistible force in the inaugural Finalissima against Italy here at iconic Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. Angel Di Maria tried to lob Gianluigi Donnarumma from halfway inside two minutes as the South American champions tugged the beard of their European counterparts, but it was discipline and superlative passing that left Argentina 2-0 up at the break.

Donnarumma barely had time to recover from denying Lionel Messi after a typically sparkly move when the Paris Saint-Germain man held off Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the box and squared for Lautaro Martinez to flick the ball in from close range. With Lionel Scaloni`s side asking all the questions, Italy might have been relieved to head in at the break just 1-0 down, yet they were caught on the hop in added time. Goalscorer turned provider as Lautaro Martinez took up possession in midfield and sent an elegantly weighted low ball forward for Di Maria, who sped in to clip over the despairing Donnarumma. Roberto Mancini made three changes at the break, notably taking off Giorgio Chiellini in his final international game, but matters did not improve.

Not long after preventing a Leonardo Bonucci own goal, Donnarumma had to pull off a magnificent save to hook a Di Maria shot out from under his crossbar, and he was lucky to be in the right place when the Paris forward met a corner with a bullet-hard volley from outside the box.

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Italy came from behind to win UEFA EURO 2020 at this venue, but there was little suggestion that a comeback was possible this time as chances kept piling up at the other end. With Giovani Lo Celso hitting the side netting and Messi denied three times by Donnarumma, the scoreline barely reflected the extent of Argentina`s dominance - until Paulo Dybala popped up to finish after Messi had been tackled on the edge of the Italy box. Player of the match Lionel Messi won a trophy at Wembley for the second time in his career; his Barcelona side won 3-1 against Manchester United at the same venue in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final.

Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala struck as South American champions Argentina proved to be an irresistible force in the inaugural Finalissima against Italy here at iconic Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.

Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala struck as South American champions Argentina proved to be an irresistible force in the inaugural Finalissima against Italy here at iconic Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. Angel Di Maria tried to lob Gianluigi Donnarumma from halfway inside two minutes as the South American champions tugged the beard of their European counterparts, but it was discipline and superlative passing that left Argentina 2-0 up at the break. Donnarumma barely had time to recover from denying Lionel Messi after a typically sparkly move when the Paris Saint-Germain man held off Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the box and squared for Lautaro Martinez to flick the ball in from close range. With Lionel Scaloni`s side asking all the questions, Italy might have been relieved to head in at the break just 1-0 down, yet they were caught on the hop in added time. Goalscorer turned provider as Lautaro Martinez took up possession in midfield and sent an elegantly weighted low ball forward for Di Maria, who sped in to clip over the despairing Donnarumma. Roberto Mancini made three changes at the break, notably taking off Giorgio Chiellini in his final international game, but matters did not improve. Not long after preventing a Leonardo Bonucci own goal, Donnarumma had to pull off a magnificent save to hook a Di Maria shot out from under his crossbar, and he was lucky to be in the right place when the Paris forward met a corner with a bullet-hard volley from outside the box. ALSO READ | Argentina vs Italy live streaming: When and where to watch Finalissima 2022 match in India? Italy came from behind to win UEFA EURO 2020 at this venue, but there was little suggestion that a comeback was possible this time as chances kept piling up at the other end. With Giovani Lo Celso hitting the side netting and Messi denied three times by Donnarumma, the scoreline barely reflected the extent of Argentina`s dominance - until Paulo Dybala popped up to finish after Messi had been tackled on the edge of the Italy box. Player of the match Lionel Messi won a trophy at Wembley for the second time in his career; his Barcelona side won 3-1 against Manchester United at the same venue in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final.

Lionel Messi stars in Argentina's 3-0 dominance over Italy to win Finalissima 2022

European Championship winners Italy will face Copa America champions Argentina on June 1 in London, Europe`s soccer governing body UEFA and its South American counterpart CONMEBOL said on Wednesday.

The game, entitled the "Finalissima", was agreed in September, soon after UEFA and CONMEBOL strongly opposed FIFA`s plans for a biennial World Cup.

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"There is a long tradition of cooperation between UEFA and CONMEBOL, as could be witnessed over the years with competitions such as the Artemio Franchi Trophy and the Intercontinental Cup," UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement.

"It is with great pride that we are relaunching such a prestigious national team trophy to the delight of football lovers across the globe."

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Both teams upset the home side in the finals as Italy beat England at Wembley in July while Argentina ended a 28-year trophy drought when they defeated Brazil at the Maracana.

The confederations have also signed an extended Memorandum of Understanding lasting until June 30, 2028, and they will share a London office next year.

European Championship winners Italy will face Copa America champions Argentina on June 1 in London, Europe`s soccer governing body UEFA and its South American counterpart CONMEBOL said on Wednesday.

European Championship winners Italy will face Copa America champions Argentina on June 1 in London, Europe`s soccer governing body UEFA and its South American counterpart CONMEBOL said on Wednesday. The game, entitled the "Finalissima", was agreed in September, soon after UEFA and CONMEBOL strongly opposed FIFA`s plans for a biennial World Cup. ALSO READ: Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero announces retirement from football due to heart problems - WATCH "There is a long tradition of cooperation between UEFA and CONMEBOL, as could be witnessed over the years with competitions such as the Artemio Franchi Trophy and the Intercontinental Cup," UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement. "It is with great pride that we are relaunching such a prestigious national team trophy to the delight of football lovers across the globe." ALSO READ: Boca Juniors beat Barcelona in a penalty shootout in inaugural Maradona Cup Both teams upset the home side in the finals as Italy beat England at Wembley in July while Argentina ended a 28-year trophy drought when they defeated Brazil at the Maracana. The confederations have also signed an extended Memorandum of Understanding lasting until June 30, 2028, and they will share a London office next year.

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Lionel Messi stars in Argentina's 3-0 dominance over Italy to win Finalissima 2022

London to host Italy, Argentina in 'Finalissima' next year