Argentina's president, Alberto Fernandez, defended his country's celebration of the nation's World Cup victory on Sunday, despite players being forced to leave via helicopter.
However, despite fans attempt to board team buses, and even blocking star Lionel Messi from entering his own house, the country's government is defending the parade.
Members of the team are staying in their homes to spend time with family and friends after recent days of high-profile activity. Players ride in a helicopter over the fans during a victory parade of the World Cup-winning Argentina men's national team on Dec. 20, 2022, in Buenos Aires."The objective was to protect the players — not because they were going to be harmed but rather because anything could help when so many people were trying to get close to them," Security Minister Anibal Fernandez said regarding cutting Tuesday's celebration short."Look at the photos.
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