Lionel Messi choked back tears as Argentina were serenaded on their first outing since winning the World Cup in Qatar.
The South American side claimed their third title earlier this season, Messi’s performances inspiring them to eventual victory against France. It was their first success since 1986 and the era of the great Diego Maradona.
It triggered wild celebrations across the nation back in December before the squad flew back to Buenos Aires to join in. Whilst club action then returned to briefly halt the celebrations, they got back underway in earnest on Thursday evening in Argentina’s first return to the pitch since their World Cup success.
