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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — “Muchachos” has become a hugely popular unofficial anthem of Argentine fans at the World Cup. The song, which was written by a fan, includes references to soccer greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi was among 5 players who were all but knocked off the top of the parade bus upon return to Argentina.

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

After Tuesdays bus parade was cut short due to safety concerns of fans jumping onto the top of the bus with the players, the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health detailed how another fan died.

Led by Messi, team travels to iconic Obelisk monument for tour of the Buenos Aires city

By DANIEL POLITI and ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press

The streets of the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires have been mobbed with jubilant fans for the open-top bus parade, which is set to last around eight hours.

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

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.