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The players had to abandon the open-top bus taking them to Buenos Aires and get on helicopters for a flyover of the capital.

A parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions was abruptly called off Tuesday in Buenos Aires.

A parade in Buenos Aires to celebrate the return of Argentina’s World Cup champion team was abruptly cut short as millions of people poured onto streets, highways and overpasses in a chaotic attempt to catch a glimpse of team members

By DANIEL POLITI and ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press

An open-air bus parade for Argentina's World Cup heroes had to be called off part-way through to protect the safety of millions of fans who had poured onto the streets of Buenos Aires.

National soccer team ditches bus for helicopters due to what president's spokesman calls 'explosion of people’s happiness,' as fans try to catch glimpse of Messi, rest of squad

An open-air bus parade for Argentina's World Cup heroes had to be called off as the celebrations descended into chaos.

The players had to abandon the open-top bus taking them to Buenos Aires and get on helicopters for a flyover of the capital.

The team flew over the crowd in what the government billed as an aerial parade, "because it was impossible to continue by land due to the explosion of people's happiness."

Lionel Messi carried the trophy off the plane, flanked by coach Lionel Scaloni as they were met by adoring crowds.