The footballing world saw two top teams Spain and Argentina emerge as champions of their continents. The Spanish took down England 2-1 in the UEFA Euro 2024 final in Germany to win their fourth continental trophy, concluding a dominant run through the tournament.
On the other hand, the Argentines defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 final in the USA to defend their title. After gaining continental supremacy, La Roja and the Albiceleste will lock horns in a one-off game.
Finalissima 2025: Messi’s Argentina vs Yamal’s Spain
This fixture is called the Finalissima or “grand final”. The inaugural Finalissima was played in 2022, but this tradition of the best teams of Europe and South America going head-to-head goes back to 1985. Italy and Argentina played in the first Finalissima at Wembley Stadium, with Lionel Messi’s side registering a 3-0 victory.
Talking about the Finalissima 2025, neither UEFA nor the CONMBEOL has shared any details about the fixture. If we look at the 2022 edition, the match could be held in a similarly grand setting. Wembley Stadium hosted the recent Finalissima in June last year.
Lamine Yamal expresses excitement about facing Lionel Messi
Spain’s young starlet, Lamine Yamal ahead of the Euro final expressed excitement about facing his idol and Argentine legend Lionel Messi. The 17-year-old said, “I hope Messi wins the Copa America and I win Euro 2024 so I can play against him in the Finalissima.”