SPORT

Argentina declares today an official holiday to wait for the winning team

Argentina declares today an official holiday to wait for the winning team

The World Cup winning team Argentina arrived home.

The plane landed in Buenos Aires in the early hours of this morning.

The team was greeted by massive crowds in the streets cheering the return of their champions.

Captain Lionel Messi stepped off the plane first, holding aloft the golden trophy, followed by his triumphant team on a red carpet at the airport, greeted by journalists, officials and a live band.

As the team bus left the airport, it was accompanied by fans dressed in the blue and white national colors.

Argentina has declared today an official holiday.