JUAN MATA TO LEAVE OLD TRAFFORD AT END OF CONTRACT

Argentina won the Finalissima with a convincing 3 nil win over Italy at a packed Wembley on Wednesday. First-half goals from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria put Lionel Scaloni’s side in charge and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Paulo Dybala only reflected Argentina’s superiority. The game between the winners of last year’s Copa America and European Championship was surprisingly one-sided as Lionel Messi captained his team to a deserved victory with a performance that rolled back the years in front of an adoring crowd. For Italy, it was an unhappy return to the scene of their Euro 2020 triumph over England last summer.

Meanwhile, Juan Mata will leave Manchester United after eight years at the club when his contract expires at the end of the month. The 34-year-old was signed by David Moyes from Premier League rivals Chelsea in January 2014 and went on to make 285 appearances for United, scoring 51 goals. Mata’s first trophy at Old Trafford was the 2016 FA Cup under Louis van Gaal, while he also helped the side to the Europa League and League Cup under Jose Mourinho the following season.