Lionel Messi led the Argentina national team to win the Finalissima trophy by defeating Italy 3-0 in the match held at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. The goals for the "Tango dancers" came from Lautaro Martinez, Ángel Di María, and Paulo Dybala in the 28th, 45+1, and 90+4 minutes, with two of the goals assisted by Messi.
The official account of the Argentina national team on Twitter shared Messi's statements made after winning the Finalissima: "It was a beautiful final, filled with Argentinians; what we experienced here at Wembley was fantastic." He added, "We knew it would be a wonderful match and a special place to win the tournament." Messi concluded, "We are here to fight any team; today was a good test because Italy is a great team."
Messi received the Man of the Match award for his performance throughout the game, showcasing himself as one of the most prominent and dangerous players for the tango against Italy’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma. According to the statistics network "Squawka," the Argentina national team extended its unbeaten streak across all competitions after the victory over Italy, reaching a total of 32 consecutive matches without defeat (21 wins and 11 draws), whether in the Copa America, Finalissima, or the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
