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

​​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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

🎥 | Lionel Messi vs Italy

Man if the Match performance ⭐️ Are we surprised? 🐐

pic.twitter.com/X9CtqNGBTi

— TJ 🪄🇳🇱 (@Frenkie_Chief) June 1, 2022

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

They said he was a failure, that he would never win a trophy with his country.. Messi has shut the mouths of many. pic.twitter.com/5g9zcP2zTH

— J. (@Messilizer) June 2, 2022

Argentina win another trophy beating Italy in The Finalissima, led by the incomparable Lionel Messi. 2 assists for the diminutive genius.

— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) June 1, 2022

Messi is defending, tackling, pressing, playmaking, dribbling, shooting, he is 34. Goat 🐐

— ً (@LSComps) June 1, 2022

Argentina are actually really, really good man. Serious World Cup contenders, no question.

— Neal 🇦🇺 (@NealGardner_) June 1, 2022

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

"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.