World Cup 2022: How Argentina's chaotic celebrations unfolded

There was a lot of people on the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

Argentina wanted to bring the trophy home. The dedication of fans to celebrate every goal scored was demonstrated by the strength of feeling after every match.

There are many layers to the pride of Argentines. Yes, it's their third World Cup win and that's an achievement in itself, but it was more personal than that because they have a footballing star now rivalling their God-like Diego Maradona. He didn't take home the trophy they wanted to give him, how dare he?

This is a country that needed a chance to be happy and have fun. Every day in Argentina gets harder because of the economic crisis. Did they switch off and kick back at the tournament?

One person from Argentina told me that they have suffered a lot. We have something to celebrate for the first time.

There was a huge party in the centre of Buenos Aires on Sunday. They were overshadowed by the celebrations on Tuesday. The biggest party in the nation's history was said to be by the country's media.

The people don't care if they eat or not according to another reveller. Money isn't important if people are happy. People are spending it.

Dozens of people dressed in their Messi 10 shirts were already on the park benches by the time the event began.

It didn't take long to realize that most people wouldn't see the parade at all. The majority of Argentines were focused on enjoying the sun, a public holiday and the moment.

The parade was not going to be able to pass through the large crowd in the Obelisk. People ran to them when the parade changed route. People cheered when the fighter jets flew past. When the team abandoned the bus, they cheered again.

The team was the reason for the partying, but in a way it was just the start of the fiesta.

The country is proud and troubled. Argentines are often teased for saying they are more European than their South American counterparts. They were proud of being South American. Even if it's a short time, the region has come together because of that.

The fans jumping on the bus, the drunk Porteos and the piles of litter made that clear.

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