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PHOTOS: Messi, Team Return To Argentina With World Cup Trophy

Lionel Messi and his teammates have returned to Argentina following their victory at the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday.

Messi, Teammates Back To Argentina

Messi carried the trophy off the plane at Ezeiza International Airport alongside his teammates after they arrived back in Argentina after winning their first World Cup since 1986.

They were welcomed by thousands as they left Ezeiza International Airport on an open-top bus en route to the Argentine Football Association training centre.

The champions will tour the Buenos Aires city centre from midday Tuesday, with millions expected out in the streets on what is a public holiday.

In other news, Kanyi Daily reported that Messi’s Argentina defeated France in the finals of the FIFA World Cup finals played on Sunday, December 18th, and won the cup in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw in extra time.

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Richard Anyebe

Richard Anyebe is a senior reporter at Kanyi Daily News covering all things politics and trending human interest stories. He is based in Abuja. Contact this reporter at info@kanyidaily.com

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