Argentina’s World Cup winners begin their journey back to Buenos Aires where hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans are waiting for them… with Lionel Messi and Co to take the trophy to the city’s iconic Obelisk landmark to celebrate tomorrow
World Cup-winning Argentina players including Lionel Messi have set off on their journey as they fly back from Qatar as world champions.
The South American side beat France 4-2 on penalties at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday evening in a thrilling match.
And Argentina are currently on their way home, where hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans are waiting for them to begin the celebrations in earnest with Messi and Co.
The flight, with the World Cup trophy in tow – which left at 5am Argentina time – will refuel in Italian capital city Rome, before flying on to Ezeiza in Buenos Aires. They are expected to land at dawn on Tuesday morning.
In total there are two planes for the entourage of the champions, including players, coaches, staff and family members.
And stars including Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez posed happily with their precious gold passenger.
More to follow.
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