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

The football fans have lots to look forward to as the Finalissima 2022 is set to take place between&nbsp;UEFA Euro 2020 champions Italy and Copa America holders Argentina, at the iconic&nbsp;Wembley Stadium on Thursday (June 02). This will be the third time that the Euro champions and Copa America winners will lock horns with each other after&nbsp;France beat Uruguay (2-0), in 1985, and Argentina won the second edition, beating Denmark in penalties.&nbsp;

The high-profile clash was confirmed as a spectacle in London after the UEFA and CONMEBOL extended the Memorandum of Understanding in mid-December last year. Thus, the Lionel Messi-led Argentina, who beat Brazil to win last year's Copa America, and&nbsp;Azzurri -- who beat England in Euro 2020 final -- will battle for supremacy on Thursday.

All you need to know about 2022 Finalissima clash between Argentina and Italy:

Where is the Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match&nbsp;being held?

The&nbsp;Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match will be held&nbsp;at the iconic&nbsp;London’s Wembley Stadium, England.

What time will the Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match kick off?

The Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina and Italy&nbsp;match&nbsp;is scheduled to kick off&nbsp;at 12:15 AM IST on Thursday (June 2).

Where to watch the live streaming of the&nbsp;Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match?

The Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match will be available on Sony Liv App and Jio TV.

How to watch Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina and Italy&nbsp;match live on television?

The Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match&nbsp;will be broadcast&nbsp;on SONY TEN 1 &amp; 2 (English), SONY TEN 3 (Hindi), and SONY TEN 4 (Tamil and Telugu).

The football fans have lots to look forward to as the Finalissima 2022 is set to take place between UEFA Euro 2020 champions Italy and Copa America holders Argentina, at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Thursday (June 02).

The football fans have lots to look forward to as the Finalissima 2022 is set to take place between UEFA Euro 2020 champions Italy and Copa America holders Argentina, at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Thursday (June 02). This will be the third time that the Euro champions and Copa America winners will lock horns with each other after France beat Uruguay (2-0), in 1985, and Argentina won the second edition, beating Denmark in penalties. The high-profile clash was confirmed as a spectacle in London after the UEFA and CONMEBOL extended the Memorandum of Understanding in mid-December last year. Thus, the Lionel Messi-led Argentina, who beat Brazil to win last year's Copa America, and Azzurri -- who beat England in Euro 2020 final -- will battle for supremacy on Thursday. All you need to know about 2022 Finalissima clash between Argentina and Italy: Where is the Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match being held? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match will be held at the iconic London’s Wembley Stadium, England. What time will the Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match kick off? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina and Italy match is scheduled to kick off at 12:15 AM IST on Thursday (June 2). Where to watch the live streaming of the Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match will be available on Sony Liv App and Jio TV. How to watch Finalissima 2022 between Argentina and Italy match live on television? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match will be broadcast on SONY TEN 1 & 2 (English), SONY TEN 3 (Hindi), and SONY TEN 4 (Tamil and Telugu).

Argentina vs Italy live streaming: When and where to watch Finalissima 2022 match in India?

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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