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Lionel Messi Dropped A Masterclass Against Italy, His Individual Highlights Are Something Else

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Published 09:55 2 Jun 2022 GMT+1

Lionel Messi Dropped A Masterclass Against Italy, His Individual Highlights Are Something Else

Lionel Messi starred as Argentina beat Italy.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

​​Lionel Messi produced a remarkable performance against Italy, with his individual highlights making for sensational viewing. 

Messi starred as Argentina thumped Italy 3-0 at Wembley Stadium in the Finalissima.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

The 34-year-old pulled the strings in the attacking third and was a constant threat against the Euro 2020 champions. 

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He brilliantly created the opening goal for Lautaro Martínez, gliding past Giovanni Di Lorenzo​ to set up the Inter Milan forward. 

Messi grabbed another assist late on, teeing up second half substitute Paulo Dybala.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

Away from his two assists, the Paris Saint-Germain man ran the show. He completed the most dribbles, created the most chances and won all his 10 duels. 

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Messi looked hungry and focused as he delivered a stellar performance on the international stage, sending a warning to the major nations ahead of the 2022 World Cup. 

Check out his stunning 'Man of the Match' showing for the Copa America holders below, courtesy of @Frenkie_Chief.

Needless to say, Messi's outing in London sent social media wild.


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Speaking after the game, Messi said: "It was a beautiful final, full of Argentines. What we experienced here was beautiful.

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"We’re here to fight anyone. Today was a nice test because Italy is a great team.

"We knew it was going to be a nice match and a nice setting to be champion."

Messi and Co return to action for Argentina on Sunday against Estonia. 

Featured Image Credit: via Premier Sports

Topics: Lionel Messi, Football, Argentina

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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