Copa América Champions Argentina Take On Euro Winners Italy in Inaugural Finalissima Showdown at Wembley

• Giorgio Chiellini will play his final international game for Italy when they take on Argentina at Wembley today
• Italy will take on Argentina in the first ever Finalissima, a clash between the champions of Europe and South America
• The Finalissima is a recognised tournament and the game will take place at Wembley at 8 pm CAT tonight

It’s a clash of the champions tonight at Wembley when Italy and Argentina meet.

The winners of EURO 2020 will take on the Copa América champions in the first-ever Finalissima.

How did the Finalissima come about?

The unique match came about after UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding last year.

To celebrate the extension of their partnership, it was decided the champions of Europe would take on the champions of South America in a one-off game. The game will take place at Wembley at 8 pm CAT and will go straight to penalties if level after 90 minutes, SuperSport reported.

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What has been the reaction to Finalissima?

Football fans can’t wait for the unique showdown, which will see some of the best players in the world playing for a new cup. Tickets went on sale in March for the game and were sold out in less than a week.

Why is Finalissima important to Giorgio Chiellini?

The Italian captain plays his last international game today after announcing his retirement earlier this year.

The 37-year-old Chiellini believes it will be a beautiful way to end his career by lifting a final trophy with the Azzurri. Italy are no strangers to lifting trophies at Wembley. Roberto Mancini’s side beat England in the finals of EURO 2022 and it was Chiellini who got to receive the trophy as captain of the side.

Giorgio Chiellini praises Lionel Messi ahead of Finalissima

While both sides boast incredible names in the squads, Chiellini is most excited to play against Messi, The Citizen reported.

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“Argentina have exceptional players. It’s obvious that the first one who comes to your mind is Messi but the others around him are fantastic. Messi is a football icon. It’s not for me to say if he is the greatest of all time or not. It will just be a pleasure to play my last game for the national team against him.”

Possible line-ups for Finalissima

Italy

Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson; Barella, Jorginho, Verratti; Bernardeschi, Scamacca, Insigne

Argentina

Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; De Paul, Rodriguez, Lo Celso; Messi, Lautaro, Di Maria

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Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini has been afforded an emotional farewell ahead of his departure from the club.

Chiellini is understood to have played his last match for Juve during their 2-2 draw with Lazio on Monday night, May 16, in the Serie A.

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The 37-year-old was subbed off in the 17th minute of the match to signify the 17 years he has spent with the Italian club.

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Argentina forward Angel di Maria said his final goodbyes to fans of Paris Saint Germain in the final game of the season at home against FC Metz.

The leaving PSG star was on target as the capital-based thrashed FC Metz 5-0 in front of their fans at the Parc des Princes.

And in an emotional scene, Di Maria broke down in tears as he was being replaced in the second half with his teammates giving him their final hugs.