Lionel Messi shone as Argentina beat Italy at Wembley in the Finalissima – a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America.
Messi’s run and cross set up the opener for Lautaro Martinez, who then turned provider for Di Maria to chip a second.
Substitute Paulo Dybala rounded off a handsome win in injury time, BBC reports.
Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini played the first half of what was his 118th and final international match.
The contest is the first between the two continental champions in 29 years.
It is a revival of the Artemio Franchi Cup, which competed twice before – in 1985, when France beat Uruguay, and in 1993 when Argentina beat Denmark on penalties.
With his classic display, Messi was named the Man of the Match after inspiring his team to their first Finalissima title in less than a year of winning the Copa America cup.
The Lionel Scaloni’s side are currently on a 32-game unbeaten run, which is Argentina’s best streak in 30 years.
