What Is the Finalissima?: Quick Facts

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Lionel Messi lifts the Finalissima trophy as Argentina players in light blue and white striped jerseys celebrate under a Finalissima 2022 arch after defeating Italy at Wembley Stadium in London, England on June 1, 2022, with gold confetti falling around them.

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