Which country recently defeated Italy to win the Finalissima trophy, played between the Copa America and Euro champions?
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Chile
Answer: Argentina
Lionel Messi-led Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Italy in the Finalissima, the match played between the Copa America and Euro Cup winners.
Italy, who were without the injured Federico Chiesa, had hoped to bounce back to winning ways after failing to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
However, Argentina proved to be too much for the Italians as a Messi masterclass paved the way for an easy victory for the La Albiceleste.
Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring in the 28th minute for the Argentines, assisted by the brilliant Messi.
After La Albiceleste dominated the first half of the match, Martinez turned creator in the dying minutes to play Angel Di Maria in, who converted to double Argentina’s lead.
Italy, not a team to take things lying down, made a slew of changes in the second half to try and get back into the game but could not find their footing against a resilient, and indeed patient Argentina.
The Argentines’ patience finally paid off in the dying minutes of the game when substitute Paulo Dybala scored in stoppage time to round off an impressive and stylish win over the European champions.
While the result was heartbreaking for legendary Italian captain Giorgio Chiellini, the Finalissima being his last game for the Azzurri, it was a triumph for Messi, who secured his second international silverware with months to go for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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