Argentina won the Finalissima with a convincing 3-0 win over Italy at Wembley.
The game was played between the winners of last year's Copa America and European Championships.
Lionel Messi captained his team to a deserved victory with a performance that rolled back the years.
Congratulations, Lionel Messi - #Finalissima Player of the Match!@EASPORTSFIFA pic.twitter.com/K9wS3yS7L4
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Attacking the end packed with Argentinian support, the South American side raced out of the blocks.
Messi's every touch was screamed on by his adoring audience and he happily responded.
A moment of 'Messi-magic' in the 28th minute left Lautaro Martínez with a simple tap-in.
Martínez then turned provider, putting the ball at the feet of Ángel Di María, before he calmly chipped it over the onrushing keeper.
The tie was sealed in injury-time when Messi again turned provider for a joyous Paulo Dybala.
The 2022 Finalissima was the third edition of the competition.
The previous tie was held in 1993, under the name of the 'Artemio Franchi Cup'.
On that occasion, Diego Maradona lifted the trophy for Argentina, following a penalty shootout victory over Denmark.
The inaugural event was held in 1985, when France defeated Uruguay by 2 goals to nil.
Last night's victory see's Messi lift his second international trophy for Argentina, strengthening claims of for his status of the game's greatest.
?? International trophy number two for Lionel Messi ✌️#Finalissima pic.twitter.com/c26sAVzafx
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