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Riot police stand guard after clashes with fans of Argentina following the celebration of the team’s arrival in Buenos Aires: AFP/Luis Robayo

Aborted bus parade a snapshot of Argentina’s charm, vice

Argentina's captain Lionel Messi (centre) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy on board a bus as he celebrates alongside teammates and in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Tomas CUESTA / AFP)

Argentines dance, cry and cheer in streets as World Cup winners return

A poster with the image of Argentine football star Lionel Messi is seen in the gate of a store prior of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France in Buenos Aires, on December 16, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Superstitious Argentines taking no chances for World Cup final