Confusion continues to reign when it comes to Lionel Messi’s potential clash with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the next Finalissima.
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Albiceleste holders of Copa America crownLa Roja captured European Championship titleNo date set for meeting between the twoWHAT HAPPENED?
Argentina, who are world champions and holders of the coveted Copa America crown, are due to lock horns with European Championship winners Spain. The Albiceleste saw off Italy during the last staging of the Finalissima at Wembley Stadium in 2022.
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The next hosting of that event is generating plenty of excitement, as it could pit eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi against record-breaking fellow La Masia academy graduate Yamal. Finding a suitable date for the event is, however, proving tricky.
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Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has said: “I don’t know if the Finalissima is going to happen. From what I’ve been told, it will be tough to fit in with Spain’s schedule. I don’t see it happening next year. Maybe they will find a gap, but I’m not thinking about it right now.”
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It has been suggested that the game could take place in the October or November international windows of 2025 – after Spain have completed their latest Nations League campaign. If that gap in the schedule is used, then Berlin, London or Rome are being mooted as possible destinations.