Breaking news: Wembley to host ‘Finalissima’ clash between Italy and Argentina – Buenos Aires Times

Wembley will host the ‘Finalissima’ clash between European champions Italy and Copa América winners Argentina on June 1, UEFA announced on Tuesday. The glamour tie will take Italy back to the scene of their dramatic European Championship final victory over England on penalties last year. Argentina won the latest South American crown last year, beating Brazil in the final in Rio. The ‘Finalissima’ was initially announced in September, with confirmation in December that it would be held at a venue in London. UEFA have now revealed Wembley will play host to the intercontinental showdown. “It will give fans the chance to watch the current champions of the world’s two best footballing continents contest the coveted CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions,” a UEFA statement said. “Twenty-nine years
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