Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal could play each other for the very first time during the Finalissima. Here's what to know.
. Lamine Yamal, who turned 17 years old the day before the final, claimed the Best Young Player of the Tournament award after logging one goal and four assists in seven games, emerging as the breakout star of the competition.beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time to win the Copa America
, making it three straight major tournament trophies in a row. La Albiceleste won the 2021 Copa America, 2022 World Cup and triumphed yet again in 2024.What is the Finalissima? The Finalissima is a one-off soccer match that sees the winners of the Euro and Copa America tournaments face off for another trophy.The first edition of the game transpired in 1985, when it was called the European/South American Nations Cup.
It was also held in 1993 before being discontinued until the rebranded 2022 game that saw Messi and Argentina beat Italy 3-0.Out of the three Finalissimas held, Argentina has won two -- once over Denmark and the other over Italy. France beat Uruguay 2-0 in the very first edition.The next Finalissima is expected to be held in 2025. A specific date is not yet known, though the 2022 game was held on June 1 after the regular season at that time concluded.
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