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ARGENTINIANS lined the streets in their THOUSANDS to welcome home their World Cup-winning team.

Lionel Messi and Co beat France on penalties in Sunday's final after a thrilling 3-3 draw in one of the all-time great games.

Argentine fans descended on the Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires
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Argentine fans descended on the Obelisk monument in Buenos AiresCredit: AP
Manager Lionel Scaloni was seen at the head of the bus
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Manager Lionel Scaloni was seen at the head of the busCredit: AP
Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi were snapped on the bus
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Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi were snapped on the busCredit: AP
Thousands of fans were there to greet the players
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Thousands of fans were there to greet the playersCredit: AP
Thousands of fans flocked to the streets for the parade
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Thousands of fans flocked to the streets for the paradeCredit: AFP
People were even spotted waiting on the top of street signs
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People were even spotted waiting on the top of street signsCredit: AFP
A sea of blue and white was on show ahead of the players' arrival
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A sea of blue and white was on show ahead of the players' arrivalCredit: Getty
The bus came through as Argentines flocked to catch a glimpse of the team
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The bus came through as Argentines flocked to catch a glimpse of the teamCredit: Reuters
Pictures of Diego Maradona were held up ahead of the parade
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Pictures of Diego Maradona were held up ahead of the paradeCredit: AFP
An aerial shot shows the remarkable scale of the celebration
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An aerial shot shows the remarkable scale of the celebrationCredit: Getty
People were even hanging out of the Obelisk monument
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People were even hanging out of the Obelisk monumentCredit: AFP
One man had the perfect view of the incredible crowd
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One man had the perfect view of the incredible crowdCredit: AFP
Big flags with Lionel Messi on the front were also spotted in the crowd
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Big flags with Lionel Messi on the front were also spotted in the crowdCredit: AFP
A huge mural of Maradona was on show in the city
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A huge mural of Maradona was on show in the cityCredit: Reuters
The Argentine people covered the streets on Tuesday
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The Argentine people covered the streets on TuesdayCredit: Getty

The squad returned to Argentina late on Monday night ahead of Tuesday's parade.

And the country came out in their droves to create a remarkable spectacle in Buenos Aires as they hailed their triumphant side.

Fans gathered around the Obelisk monument in the centre of the capital city as they waited for the team bus to parade through the streets.

But the players' celebrations were cut short when they had to transfer to helicopters as the sheer number of people on the streets meant the bus could not get through.

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The helicopters carrying the footballers circled low above the skies of the capital including the area around the iconic Obelisk monument as crazed fans chanted and applaud.

Argentine authorities decided to act after some fans tried to get into the team bus by leaping from a bridge.

And footage has emerged of some supporters taking it too far as they can be seen partying on top of a battered, abandoned police car.

It comes after the players took part in a small procession on Tuesday morning.

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But that almost ended in calamitous fashion after a street cable almost wiped out the bus.

Fans danced on top of the abandoned police car
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Fans danced on top of the abandoned police car

Messi and four team-mates, including Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria, ducked under the overhead power cable with seconds to spare as they headed to the Argentine Football Association’s training ground.

The country are celebrating their first World Cup since Diego Maradona led them to glory in 1986.

They are now three-time world champions - having claimed their first title in 1978.

Many feared captain Messi would retire following the World Cup - win or lose.

However, the 35-year-old has confirmed he intends to keep on playing for his country after a trophy-laden year-and-a-half.

Argentina's trophy haul started in the summer of 2021, where they won their first Copa America since 1993.

Messi then completed the set with a World Cup - a tournament he scored seven and assisted three in.

He is the second-most decorated player of ALL TIME with 42 trophies, trailing ex-Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves by one.

There was not a space to be seen between the thousands gathered in the city
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There was not a space to be seen between the thousands gathered in the cityCredit: AFP
There was a superb feeling around all around the city
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There was a superb feeling around all around the cityCredit: EPA
It is Argentina's first World Cup since Maradona led them to glory in 1986
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It is Argentina's first World Cup since Maradona led them to glory in 1986Credit: AFP
The country now have three World Cups to their name
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The country now have three World Cups to their nameCredit: AFP
Argentina ended 36 years without a World Cup on Sunday
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Argentina ended 36 years without a World Cup on SundayCredit: Reuters
There was delirium on the streets of Buenos Aires
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There was delirium on the streets of Buenos AiresCredit: Reuters
Everyone was there to soak up the atmosphere and welcome home the team
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Everyone was there to soak up the atmosphere and welcome home the teamCredit: EPA
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