Published 15:27 IST, December 21st 2022

Lionel Messi evacuated by a helicopter after millions throng Argentina's WC victory parade

Argentina's victory parade in Buenos Aires was cut short after millions of fans took to the streets of the capital city to celebrate the World Cup 2022 win.

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Lionel Messi and company’s World Cup victory parade in Bues Aires on Tuesday was cut short after millions of Argentine fans poured onto streets in an attempt to catch a glimpse of victorious team. As jubilant-Argentine fans swarmed streets, Argentina team members abandoned open-air bus and were evacuated on a helicopter. helicopter n flew over key points of Bues Aires, and returned to Argentine Football Association (AFA) headquarters. 

As reported by Associated Press, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez’s spokesperson Gabriela Cerruti said, “ world champions are flying over whole route on helicopters because it was impossible to continue by land due to explosion of people’s happiness”. team boarding helicopter amidst celebrations didn’t go down well with a section of fans, as y complained about t being able to pay ir respect to country’s first FIFA World Cup-winning team since 1986.

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"We’re angry because government didn’t organize this properly"

A 25-year-old fan Diego Benavidez, who was waiting to celebrate with team since early morning revealed his disappointing thoughts with AP. “We’re angry because government didn’t organize this properly so we could all celebrate. y stole World Cup from us,” Benavidez said. At same time, or fans had a different take on situation as y rejoiced epic celebrations. 

33-year-old Nicolas Lopez who was in capital city with his 7-year-old daughter said, “I’m t disappointed, we lived party”. Argentina’s victory parade was suspended on Tuesday after two people jumped from a bridge. One of individuals landed on open-top bus carrying players, while or fell onto pavement. 

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AFA head Claudio Tapia blamed law enforcement for altered plans and apologized to fans. “ same security organisms that were escorting us are t allowing us to move forward. I apologize in name of all champion players,” Tapia said. Meanwhile, isolated clashes took place in downtown Bues Aires between a group of fans and law enforcement later in night. As per local media reports, at least eight people suffered injuries due to clashes.

15:25 IST, December 21st 2022