World Cup: Argentina fans pack Buenos Aires in thousands as Lionel Messi masterclass topples Croatia
2 years ago

World Cup: Argentina fans pack Buenos Aires in thousands as Lionel Messi masterclass topples Croatia

Daily Mail  

Joyous Argentina fans packed the streets of Buenos Aires in their thousands after watching Lionel Messi and Co secure a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday night. Thousands of Argentina fans celebrated their World Cup semi-final triumph in Buenos Aires The country's supporters packed out their capital city en masse after reaching this year's final Lionel Messi's masterclass against Croatia earned Argentina a 3-0 victory on Tuesday night However, it was the Argentina captain who stole the show in Qatar by registering his fifth goal of the tournament - taking him past Gabriel Batistuta as the country's all-time top scorer - before teeing up Alvarez with the most sublime of assists. Astonishing images from Buenos Aires' Plaza de la Repúblic on Tuesday show hundreds of thousands of supporters packing out the city's famous Obelisk monument in sky blue and white. Fans were left ecstatic after watching Messi and Co cruise past Croatia into Sunday's final Some even donned face masks of their national hero after his spectacular showing on Tuesday Buenos Aires was in party mode after the country sealed its sixth World Cup final appearance A Diego Maradona lookalike attracted plenty of attention while holding Jules Rimet aloft There was an astonishing turnout in Buenos Aires' Plaza de la Repúblic after the victory Messi masks, painted faces, flags and a Diego Maradona lookalike were all spotted amongst the crowd as the Argentina faithful partied long into the night after their triumph in Qatar.

World World Cup Argentina Cup Messi Final Buenos Aires Aires Buenos Croatia Lionel Messi Masterclass Topples  fans  masterclass  topples  aires  buenos  final  victory  pack  lionel  past  argentina  world  messi  cup  croatia  thousands

History of this topic

Messi’s Argentina could reach the verge of World Cup spot by beating visitor Peru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Messi’s Argentina could reach the verge of World Cup spot by beating visitor Peru

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi’s Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup spot if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying on Tuesday. Dorival Júnior, in charge of Brazil since January and still struggling to convince fans he’s the right choice, could move to second place with a win. Marcelo Bielsa, …

Fans throw bottle at Lionel Messi: Paraguay footballer apologises
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fans throw bottle at Lionel Messi: Paraguay footballer apologises

India Today  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi faced some intense heat from Paraguay fans in the team's World Cup Qualifiers match. You are a role model for millions here and around the world "This deeply disrespectful act does not represent the affection and admiration weâ€æ pic.twitter.com/21ChWlTRSO — All About Argentina?????? November 15, 2024 Argentina vs Paraguay Paraguay secured a well-deserved 2-1 victory over …

Lionel Messi breaks his silence on grim ankle injury as Argentina teammates are greeted by wild scenes in Buenos Aires following Copa America victory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi breaks his silence on grim ankle injury as Argentina teammates are greeted by wild scenes in Buenos Aires following Copa America victory

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has reassured supporters that he is 'fine' after a gruesome ankle injury reduced the Argentina legend to tears during the country's Copa America victory. The 37-year-old was forced off the field midway through the second half of Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia, when Lionel Scaloni's side secured a record 16th Copa America title. Lionel Messi sobbed on the …

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country’s crises
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country’s crises

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph late Sunday inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup win sent millions surging into the same Buenos Aires square in a howl of collective celebration. Fans on both sides of a bar window watch the …

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina win record 16th Copa America in match marred by crowd chaos

Al Jazeera  

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time as the play was delayed by more than an hour with fans trying to storm the Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina have lifted their 16th Copa America title, with their biggest star Lionel Messi likely bidding farewell to international football. Argentina’s latest title, their 16th Copa win, comes on the back of their triumphs …

Argentina vs Colombia LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina vs Colombia LIVE score, ARG 1-0 COL, streaming info, Copa America 2024 final: When and where to watch Lionel Messi, Preview

The Hindu  

LIVE UPDATES PREVIEW Lionel Messi is one win from leading Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title. It’ll happen Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, which hosted two group stage matches and will be the site of seven games during the 2026 World Cup. FOLLOW: LIVE updates from Copa America final between Argentina vs Colombia Ahead of the match, …

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy
11 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country is currently playing …

Argentina national soccer team donates clothes for quake victims
1 year ago

Argentina national soccer team donates clothes for quake victims

China Daily  

A screenshot of the post by Argentina national soccer team. Argentina national soccer team announced on Thursday donation of clothes and down jackets for quake-hit Gansu and Qinghai provinces in China. "We hope these clothing with the names of Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria on them will bring warmth to local residents in the two provinces jolted by a …

Argentina inflicts historic defeat on Brazil
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina inflicts historic defeat on Brazil

China Daily  

Nicolas Otamendi rises highest to score Argentina's winner in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Brazil at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. REUTERS Selecao slump to first-ever home loss in World Cup qualifying after ill-tempered affair RIO DE JANEIRO — Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over …

Lionel Messi warns Argentina-Brazil fan trouble ‘could have been a tragedy’
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi warns Argentina-Brazil fan trouble ‘could have been a tragedy’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi said there “could have been a …

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start

Hindustan Times  

Many fans came to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil …

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi’s Argentina squad celebrated like they’d won the World Cup again after a dramatic 1-0 win over archrival Brazil on Tuesday. It was Brazil’s first home defeat ever in World Cup qualifying, a game that was delayed because of a brawl between fans in the stands. The Argentina squad celebrated on the pitch for 10 …

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great’s last match in Rio
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great’s last match in Rio

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Rafael Yen is just a boy, only 8 years old and mad for soccer like most kids in soccer-mad Brazil, but he has a conundrum that even his father is so far powerless to fix. Will Rafael wear an Argentina shirt at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday to watch Lionel Messi — …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina falls to Uruguay, loses first match since World Cup title
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Messi’s Argentina falls to Uruguay, loses first match since World Cup title

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend its unbeaten streak since its World Cup title. Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match, its biggest victory so far under new coach Marcelo Bielsa. RELATED: Diaz double fires Colombia over Brazil after kidnap drama Argentina hadn’t lost a competitive match …

Messi: We must pick ourselves up against Brazil
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi: We must pick ourselves up against Brazil

China Daily  

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts in Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 16, 2023. BUENOS AIRES - Lionel Messi has urged his Argentina teammates not to dwell on Thursday's home World Cup qualifying defeat to Uruguay as the reigning world champions turn their attention to rivals Brazil. Uruguay ended the Albiceleste's 14-game unbeaten run as goals from Ronald Araujo and …

Argentina vs Uruguay LIVE streaming info, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Head to head, form guide, when and where to watch Messi play?
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina vs Uruguay LIVE streaming info, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Head to head, form guide, when and where to watch Messi play?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Argentina faces Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers at the Estadio Alberto Jose Armando in Buenos Aires on Thursday night. Lionel Messi will be fit for Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite his lack of game time, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday. HEAD-TO-HEAD Argentina wins - 6 Draws - 2 Uruguay wins …

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez face off in World Cup qualifying. Brazil could field teenager Endrick

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Lionel Messi and Luiz Suárez, close friends and former teammates at Barcelona, will renew their on-the-field rivalry on Thursday in World Cup qualifying. Messi, who appears to have recovered from a muscle injury in his leg, led Argentina to its third World Cup title last year and has his team in first place in the South American …

Lionel Messi Double Gives Argentina 2-0 Win Over Peru
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi Double Gives Argentina 2-0 Win Over Peru

News 18  

Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after netting both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Peru in Lima. ICC World Cup: Schedule | Results | Points Table | Most Runs | Most Wickets Messi, who was denied a hat-trick in the second half when he had a goal disallowed for offside …

Messi sits out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match at Bolivia
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi sits out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match at Bolivia

Associated Press  

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Lionel Messi will sit out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match in Bolivia on Tuesday. The Argentinian soccer association has not specified why its team captain is out, though Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday that Messi had left the match against Ecuador last week complaining of fatigue. The match at the Hernando Siles Stadium will be …

Messi mania engulfs Miami ahead of Argentine soccer superstar's arrival
1 year, 5 months ago

Messi mania engulfs Miami ahead of Argentine soccer superstar's arrival

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I love that he’s in Miami because my children …

Messi mania engulfs Miami over the arrival of the Argentine soccer superstar
1 year, 5 months ago

Messi mania engulfs Miami over the arrival of the Argentine soccer superstar

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A hamburger and drink combination called the Lionel Messi. Staff at the Fiorito restaurant pose in front of a mural of Lionel Messi to celebrate after the Argentine soccer star announced he is joining the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Miami. Álvarez and his brother Cristian had the original mural with Messi’s …

Messi, Pezzella find the net as Argentina notches a 2-0 win against Australia in friendly
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Pezzella find the net as Argentina notches a 2-0 win against Australia in friendly

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi delighted Argentina fans in Beijing when he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a 2-0 friendly win over Australia, netting after 79 seconds at a raucous Workers’ Stadium on Thursday. Fans immediately got their money’s worth when Argentina won the ball in Australia’s half in the second minute and Enzo Fernandez found Messi, who sidestepped …

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina teammates are expected to draw almost 70,000 fans to the Beijing Worker’s Stadium for an exhibition game against Australia. He said that after winning the World Cup, it was his time to go the United States and “live football in another way.” Before then, he’s with the Argentina squad that is scheduled to …

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia

China Daily  

Lionel Messi gestures to Chinese fans on a bus as he and other members of the Argentina national soccer team return to their hotel from practicing in Beijing June 13, 2023. Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina teammates are expected to draw almost 70,000 fans to Beijing Worker's Stadium for an exhibition against Australia. Messi's move to "continue my …

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Messi, Argentina set to pull a big crowd in Beijing exhibition game against Australia

China Daily  

Lionel Messi gestures to Chinese fans on a bus as he and other members of the Argentina national soccer team return to their hotel from practicing in Beijing June 13, 2023. Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina teammates are expected to draw almost 70,000 fans to Beijing Worker's Stadium for an exhibition against Australia. Messi's move to "continue my …

Messi honoured with a statue at South America’s football headquarter
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi honoured with a statue at South America’s football headquarter

The Hindu  

The tributes continue to pour in for Lionel Messi following Argentina’s World Cup triumph. South American football governing body on Monday presented the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pele and Diego Maradona. Messi also received replicas of the World Cup and the Finalissima trophy, which …

Lionel Messi left in tears by emotional World Cup celebration
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi left in tears by emotional World Cup celebration

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi was left in tears as Argentina …

WATCH: Messi scores from free-kick as Argentina receives standing ovation at Monumental Stadium
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH: Messi scores from free-kick as Argentina receives standing ovation at Monumental Stadium

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, appearing in Argentina jersey for the first time since winning the World Cup in Qatar, received a hero’s welcome at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Thursday. Playing Panama in a friendly, Argentina did not get the lead until the 78th minute, when Thiago Almada put Argentina 1-0 lead by scoring from the rebound of a Messi …

Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Messi mania gripped Buenos Aires as the Argentina national team led by Lionel Messi beat Panama 2-0 on Thursday in a friendly match that was essentially a celebration of their World Cup victory last December. Outside the Monumental Stadium there was a party-like atmosphere from early in the afternoon as somebody impersonating Pope Francis blessed a …

Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Messi mania has gripped Buenos …

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win
1 year, 9 months ago

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team will play their first football match after beating France to lift the World Cup in Qatar last December. File Photo: Lisandro Martinez of Argentina poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup winning trophy during the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail …

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina’s fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year. The last time Messi scored more than one goal in a game was in December’s World Cup final against France, where Argentina won on penalties to claim the trophy …

Messi and Argentina to play first home friendlies after World Cup triumph
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi and Argentina to play first home friendlies after World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

Argentina will play its first matches since lifting the World Cup in December with friendlies later this month against Panama and Curacao, the country’s football federation said on Thursday. “Lionel Scaloni’s team will play on March 23 at the Monumental stadium and on March 28 at the Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero,” the Argentine FA said on Twitter. …

FIFA World Cup crown brings Argentina to a standstill
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup crown brings Argentina to a standstill

The Hindu  

They say if you leave Argentina for 10 days, you might return and feel you’ve been abroad for 10 years, and if you leave for 10 years, you might return and feel the country is just as it was when you left it. ‘Mister cool’: Lionel Scaloni at a press conference before the World Cup final. Lionel Scaloni took over …

Lionel Messi's Argentine Salvation: Of Tears, Jeers and Celestial Providence
2 years ago

Lionel Messi's Argentine Salvation: Of Tears, Jeers and Celestial Providence

News 18  

As improbable as it sounds right now, there was a time when the football-mad Argentine populace felt rather indifferent towards one of their biggest-ever products, Lionel Messi. But, while Messi’s trophy cabinet was overflowing unable to hold the massive list of personal and team accolades, the voices back home in Buenos Aires didn’t sound as content as one would expect. …

FIFA World Cup diary: Outpouring of emotions after hair-raising Argentine glory
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup diary: Outpouring of emotions after hair-raising Argentine glory

The Hindu  

The night is almost over, but the celebrations refuse to take a break. He was soon on the shoulders of Sergio Aguero, who had missed a place in the squad but was here to lift his old friend as the disciples from the stands used every means available — mobile phone cameras, modern contraptions with larger-than-arms telephoto lenses, or just …

Argentina’s government defends chaotic World Cup parade
2 years ago

Argentina’s government defends chaotic World Cup parade

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s government on Wednesday defended the mammoth parade held to welcome home the World Cup winners even though the event was abruptly cut short amid organizational chaos. In talking about the early end to Tuesday’s parade, Security Minister Aníbal Fernández said: “The objective was to protect the players — not because they were going to be …

Argentina's government defends truncated World Cup parade
2 years ago

Argentina's government defends truncated World Cup parade

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Messi: Argentina football’s undisputed great wins FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Messi: Argentina football’s undisputed great wins FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

A sea of bobbing heads dressed in Albiceleste — the blue-and-white colour of the night — had taken over the Lusail Boulevard. But, that Lionel Messi would fulfill his destiny, rising from the Arabian desert to finally attain absolution, was always the end result of this expensively assembled World Cup, alongside a belief that their land — adopted or own …

Aborted World Cup Parade Encapsulates Argentina's Charm and Vice
2 years ago

Aborted World Cup Parade Encapsulates Argentina's Charm and Vice

News 18  

Millions of Argentines who crammed the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate an unforgettable moment with Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning teammates instead found themselves at a giant party bereft of its hallmark bus parade. She was six years old the last time there was a World Cup victory parade in Buenos Aires when the late Diego Maradona was …

Lionel Messi Holds FIFA World Cup Trophy During Parade, Fans Point Out Light from Heaven Shining Down on GOAT
2 years ago

Lionel Messi Holds FIFA World Cup Trophy During Parade, Fans Point Out Light from Heaven Shining Down on GOAT

News 18  

Lionel Messi etched his name in the upper echelons of sporting immortality when he led Argentina to their third FIFA World Cup. So much so, when Messi took the World Cup trophy in his hand, some social media users pointed out that rays of light shone brightly down on the GOAT, seemingly from the heavens itself. pic.twitter.com/D06gYXflJ9— Jagdish ⭐⭐⭐ December …

Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame
2 years ago

Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been invited to “eternalise” his mark at Brazil’s famous Maracana stadium by leaving his footprints in the iconic stadium’s Hall of Fame, the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence has said. After Argentina won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 on penalties in a heart-stopping final on Sunday, the public body which …

Argentina Victory Parade Ended Abruptly Due to Massive Crowd as Players Board Helicopter
2 years ago

Argentina Victory Parade Ended Abruptly Due to Massive Crowd as Players Board Helicopter

News 18  

Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina’s World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds, in favour of a hastily organized helicopter tour. Instead, Messi, coach Lionel Scaloni and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul took the World Cup trophy …

Argentina World Cup victory bus parade abandoned for helicopter ride due to packed crowds
2 years ago

Argentina World Cup victory bus parade abandoned for helicopter ride due to packed crowds

Firstpost  

An estimated five to six million people had lined the 30-kilometer parade route, a government source said. Buenos Aires: Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina’s World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds, in favor of a …

Millions jam Buenos Aires streets to celebrate World Cup win
2 years ago

Millions jam Buenos Aires streets to celebrate World Cup win

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions was abruptly cut short Tuesday as millions of people poured onto thoroughfares, highways and overpasses in a chaotic attempt to catch a glimpse of the national team that won one of the great World Cup finals of all time. Some fans continued celebrating in the streets, while …

Argentina arrives home to huge party
2 years ago

Argentina arrives home to huge party

China Daily  

Lionel Messi's celebrations with the World Cup trophy last Sunday in Qatar mirrored those of Argentina legend Diego Maradona when he steered his country to victory at the 1986 edition in Mexico. Massive crowds greet World Cup champions as they arrive back in Buenos Aires to heroes' welcome BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Thousands of fans lined up in the middle …

Argentina arrives home to huge party
2 years ago

Argentina arrives home to huge party

China Daily  

Argentina's players are greeted by cheering supporters as they leave Ezeiza International Airport by bus en route to the Argentine Football Association headquarters on Tuesday. As of early Tuesday morning there were no official plans for Fernandez, or any other political leaders, to take part in the celebrations despite earlier rumors that the players would go to Government House, which …

Argentina arrives home to huge party
2 years ago

Argentina arrives home to huge party

China Daily  

Lionel Messi's celebrations with the World Cup trophy last Sunday in Qatar mirrored those of Argentina legend Diego Maradona when he steered his country to victory at the 1986 edition in Mexico. Massive crowds greet World Cup champions as they arrive back in Buenos Aires to heroes' welcome BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Thousands of fans lined up in the middle …

Argentina arrives home to huge party
2 years ago

Argentina arrives home to huge party

China Daily  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup trophy aloft alongside coach Lionel Scaloni as they step off a plane at Ezeiza International Airport near Buenos Aires on Tuesday. The players slept at AFA headquarters for a few hours before boarding a bus later on Tuesday to head to the Obelisk, the iconic Buenos Aires landmark that was a …

After Breaking Record for Most liked Instagram Post, Lionel Messi Shares Photo of Waking Up with FIFA World Cup Trophy
2 years ago

After Breaking Record for Most liked Instagram Post, Lionel Messi Shares Photo of Waking Up with FIFA World Cup Trophy

News 18  

After breaking the record for most-liked Instagram post, Lionel Messi treated his fans with a photo of him waking up with the FIFA World Cup trophy. Messi woke up on Tuesday after a grand welcome back to Argentina after winning the FIFA World Cup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leo Messi Thousands of fans lined up …

Discover Related