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Argentina win 2022 Finalissima after 3-0 victory over Italy

Argentina win 2022 Finalissima after 3-0 victory over Italy
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Argentina win the 2022 Finalissima after beating Italy 3-0 at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Argentina have won the 2022 Finalissima after beating Italy 3-0 at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Just the third-ever edition of the match, previously called the Artemio Franchi Cup, Lionel Scaloni's side win the trophy for the second time, after winning the last version 29 years ago too.

The match involves the champions of South America competing against the champions of Europe in a one-off tie, with Argentina winning the 2021 Copa America and Italy coming out victorious in the same stadium at Euro 2020 last summer.

On the night, Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez provided the South Americans with the lead 28 minutes into the first half after being set up by Lionel Messi.

Argentina then doubled their advantage on the stroke of half time, with Angel Di Maria, who appears to be edging closer to a free transfer move from Paris Saint-Germain to Juventus, getting the goal with an excellent dinked finish.

Italy central defender Giorgio Chiellini was one of three substitutes brought off by manager Roberto Mancini at the interval, with the game being his 117th and final cap for the Europeans.

The Copa America holders continued to dominate proceedings in London, and despite the best efforts of Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Italy goal, Argentina found a third in second-half stoppage time through free agent Paulo Dybala to seal an emphatic victory.

They now prepare for an international friendly against Estonia on Sunday, whilst Italy prepare for four quick-fire fixtures in the Nations League against Hungary, England, and Germany twice, to make it five games in 14 days for Mancini's side.

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