Messi leads Argentina to beat Italy in Finalissima

LONDON, TGO: Argentina won the Finalissima with a compelling 3-0 win over Italy in Wembley tonight.

First-half goals from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria put Lionel Scaloni’s side in charge and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Paulo Dybala only reflected Argentina’s superiority.

The game between the winners of last year’s Copa America and European Championship was surprisingly one-sided as Lionel Messi captained his team to a deserved victory with a performance that rolled back the years in front of an adoring crowd.