Lionel Messi is awarded Finalissima Player of the Match in the match between Italy and Argentina.

The 34-year-old was chosen by a panel of UEFA Technical Observers, who praised Messi's outstanding all-around performance during the famous friendly.

On Thursday, UEFA revealed this in a statement on its website.

"From start to finish, he had complete control of the game." He was unlucky not to score himself after laying on the assist for Lautaro Martnez. He also provided key passes for his teammates.

"For the Wembley fans, he delivered a masterclass performance." The statement read, "It was a joy to witness."

Argentina, the Copa America champions, defeated European champions Italy 3-0 in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday, with Messi stealing the show.

Argentina took a two-goal lead in the first half of the renowned friendly, due to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria, who were inspired by Messi.

Argentina's annihilation was topped by Paulo Dybala, but after a dismal season with Paris Saint-Germain by his lofty standards, it was the sight of Lionel Messi back to his imperious best that drew the most attention.

The 34-year-impressive old's performance, which included two assists, was deserving of his rare appearance at one of football's great cathedrals.

"Today was a fantastic test since Italy are a great team," Messi stated after being thrown into the air by his ecstatic teammates. We thought it was going to be a great game and a great environment for a championship.

"It was a lovely final, with a lot of Argentines." "What we saw and experienced here was breathtaking."

It was yet another historic moment for Argentina, who have qualified for this year's World Cup, extending the golden glow from their Copa America victory over Brazil in 2021, which ended a 28-year wait to win the tournament.

Argentina had already established themselves as one of the top contenders for the World Cup, and their victory over Italy was just another statement of intent for La Albiceleste, who are now undefeated in 32 matches.

If Messi can perform at this level in Qatar, Lionel Scaloni's team will be a force to be reckoned with in their quest for their first World Cup championship since 1986.

"After the Copa America, everything changed. We're having a lot more fun now, and things are moving along much more quickly. "We're ecstatic, but we have to stay grounded," Di Maria remarked.

Italy's return to Wembley 11 months after defeating England on penalties in the Euro 2020 final was disappointing.

Messi, the heir to the famous Maradona, took advantage of the opportunity to remind the world of his incredible abilities.

Argentina's noisy fans transformed the north London district of Brent into Buenos Aires for one ear-splitting evening, creating a colorful background for Messi's supremacy.

Messi's every touch raised the volume, and he was instrumental in Argentina taking the lead in the 28th minute.

On the touchline, Messi worked his magic, showing incredible power to hold off Giovanni Di Lorenzo before unfurling a precise low cross to Martinez, who finished from close range.

Martinez pushed forward with bullish tenacity in first-half stoppage time and slipped a superbly weighted pass to Di Maria, who clipped a calm finish over Donnarumma.

On the hour, Di Maria almost scored again, but Donnarumma expertly turned his curler over as it fizzed towards the far corner.