• The route was entirely obstructed by the massive throng approx. 4 million.
• Lionel Messi and his teammates were flown into helicopters.
• The eight-hour journey was shortened out of security concerns.

The route was entirely obstructed by the massive throng, which was thought to number over four million, preventing the players from making it to the central Obelisco monument as intended.

Lionel Messi and his teammates were flown into helicopters to finish the celebrations after Argentina’s World Cup heroes were forced to abandon an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires on Tuesday due to the influx of millions of jubilant supporters who paralysed the city.

The path was entirely blocked by the massive crowd, which local media pegged at over four million people, preventing the players who won the World Cup final on Sunday from making their intended way to the central Obelisco monument.

The eight-hour journey was shortened out of security concerns when social media footage appeared showing some fans attempting to board the team bus as it drove beneath a bridge. The athletes were put aboard helicopters after being removed off their parade van.

According to presidential spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti, “the world champions are flying over the entire route in helicopters because it became impossible to continue on land owing to the outpouring of pleasure.”

People from all across the city could be seen in television footage, including those who were waiting at the Obelisco and on nearby roadways to see their returning champions.
Metalworker Matias Gomez, 25, said, “It’s crazy, it’s fantastic, it’s the best thing that can happen to you in life.”

“It brings me great joy to see all of these joyful individuals gathered together, holding hands, hugging, and kissing each other. Today, we are all one.

The group had arrived at Ezeiza Airport early on Tuesday. Thousands of people were waiting with banners, flags, and flares while yelling in celebration after Messi and his teammates ended the nation’s 36-year World Cup drought at around 3am local time (0600 GMT).

Around noon, a large crowd had already gathered in downtown Buenos Aires, with all major routes closed in preparation for the procession. People sang, played instruments, climbed lampposts and bus stops, and held aloft banners honouring Messi and the late idol Diego Maradona.

After the players took to the skies in helicopters, the roads began to clear, though some spectators were upset not to see the squad.

Since the thrilling triumph over France in Sunday’s final in Qatar, the Argentine capital has been in full party mode, which has helped cover the country’s economic difficulties as it battles one of the highest inflation rates in the world.

With the triumph in the penalty shootout, the nation was crowned world champions for the third time overall and for the first time since Maradona lifted the title in 1986.

Tuesday was declared a national holiday by the administration so that supporters could rejoice.

President Alberto Fernandez wrote on Twitter, “I celebrate how the people rushed to the streets to pay honour to our national team.” Millions of Argentines taking to the streets in an unusual December will live eternally in our hearts.

Players danced and applauded with the crowd of onlookers encircling the open-top bus as it wound through the city. To allow the car to continue on its sluggish trek towards the town centre, police had to push people back.

But soon they reached a dead end.

“They don’t allow us to meet everyone who visited the Obelisco. The Argentine Football Association’s president Chiqui Tapia tweeted that the security guards that led us would not permit us to proceed (AFA).

He said, “A thousand excuses on behalf of all the champion players.” “I appreciate all of your affection! We are the world’s best football nation! The cup has returned home.

Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 3-3 draw in extra time, cementing Messi’s position as one of the all-time greats.

Although he intends to play a few more matches for the national team, he has stated that it was his final World Cup encounter.

In the southern hemisphere summer, it has at times seemed as though the entire nation has been celebrating all night long since Sunday, with automobiles frequently honking their horns in victory.

Elio Maisares, 25, was dancing in the city where everyone and everything was draped in the “Albiceleste” white and blue. “There are people lying on the floor who came directly from the last party to get up and continuing celebrating,” he added.

Just take a look at everything, anything that is painted white and bright blue. “Everyone is cheering for Argentina along the highways and on the roads,” he remarked.

It’s very amazing, it’s different, and what a way to weep. I sobbed this morning, yesterday, and the day before yesterday, but I’m out of tears now.

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