Finalissima 2022: Is Lionel Messi playing for Argentina against Italy? Here's an update

CONMEBOL and UEFA have joined hands toger to organize inaugral Finalissima, where Copa America 2021 winners Argentina will take on Euro 2020 champions Italy, in a battle of best of two continents. all-important clash will take place at iconic Wembley Stium in London on Wednesday night, with game set to commence live at 12:15 AM IST on June 2.

Both teams after winning trophy of ir respective continents will hope to win this blockbuster clash to lift CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions. Since so much is on line for both teams, it is important for best players to feature on pitch. With that in mind, here is a look at wher Lionel Messi is playing in Finalissima against Italy?

Is Lionel Messi playing vs Italy in Finalissima?

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is expected to start against Italy in Finalissima on Wednesday night after he was seen arriving at training at Wembley Stium. In videos uploed by UEFA on ir Finalissima Twitter handle, PSG forward seemed fit and rey to compete for his second trophy with national team.

While Messi found life difficult at Parc des Princes as per his extremely high standards, he did man to put out a high level performance for his national side. Argentine international, who won his record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or after his national side won Copa America 2021 trophy, has scored a staggering 16 goals in Lionel Scaloni era.

Argentina vs Italy? How could both sides line-up for Finalissima 2022?

Argentina predicted starting line-up: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; De Paul, Rodriguez, Lo Celso; Messi, Lautaro, Di Maria

Italy predicted starting line-up: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson; Barella, Jorginho, Verratti; Bernardeschi, Scamacca, Insigne

How to watch Argentina vs Italy live?

Indian fans wondering how to watch CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Nations Finalissima 2022 live can tune in to Sony Sports Network, which has official telecasting rights in country. As for Argentina vs Italy live stream, fans can tune in to SonyLIV app. Fans in UK can watch match on Premier Sports 1 while in USA it can be watched live on FS1. Meanwhile, live scores and updates of huge clash can be tracked on social media handles of two teams and both UEFA and CONMEBOL.