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.
Right-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.”;
