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Argentina forced to swap bus for helicopters as fans swarm streets during parade

Messi and World Cup-winning squad complete their victory parade in Buenos Aires with a helicopter flyover

Argentina's World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi began their open-top bus parade of the capital Buenos Aires on Tuesday following their sensational victory over France. Photograph: Getty Images
Argentina's World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi began their open-top bus parade of the capital Buenos Aires on Tuesday following their sensational victory over France. Photograph: Getty Images
Wed Dec 21 2022 - 09:15

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