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Argentina declare today a national holiday to celebrate Lionel Messi and Co’s stunning World Cup triumph vs France

Published on December 20, 2022 at 11:49 AM

ARGENTINA has declared a national holiday on Tuesday to celebrate Lionel Messi and Co’s stunning World Cup triumph over France.

The South American champions won their third World Cup, and their first since 1986, on penalties after the game finished 3-3 after 120 minutes.

Messi left the plane with his medal around his neck and the trophy in handArgentina has announced a national holiday for TuesdayCelebrations will start at 3pm UK timeRight-back Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive penalty, winning the nail-biting shootout 4-2.

And with Argentina‘s heroes returning to Buenos Aires in the early hours on Tuesday, it has been announced it will be a national holiday to celebrate the World Cup triumph.

Captain Messi departed the plane with the World Cup in hand.

While manager Lionel Scaloni gave a little wave.

Celebrations in the Argentine capital will start at 3pm UK time.

Messi is excited to see his fans line the streets for what could be a party for the ages.

He said: “I want to be in Argentina to see how crazy it is.

“I want them to wait for me, I can’t wait to go there and enjoy it with them.”;

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Messi is also not ready to retire from international football just yet.

The two-goal final hero said: “Obviously, I wanted to complete my career with this, (I) can’t ask for more.

“Finishing my career this way is impressive. After this, what else?

“I have a Copa America, a World Cup. Almost at the very end.

“I love soccer, what I do.

“I enjoy being part of the national team, the group.

“I want to enjoy a couple of more matches being a world champion.”;

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