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The “Finalissima”, a gala match played this Wednesday at Wembley between Italy, European champions, and Argentina, holders of the Copa America, was won by the South Americans (3-0). Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring (28th), before Angel Di Maria (45th+1) and Dibala drove the point home late in the game (90th+3).
Messi, unleashed and author of two assists, sowed discord in the Italian defense where veteran Giorgio Chiellini, 37, remained in the locker room at halftime, after honoring his 117th and last international selection. New disappointment for the Squadra Azzurra, which will not participate in the next World Cup in Qatar.