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The players who were triumphant in Sunday's World Cup final in Qatar were unable to reach the central Obelisco monument as planned because the route was completely blocked by the heaving crowd, estimated by local media at four million people.
Joyous fans sang to the beat of a drum and fireworks lit up the sky as the bus slowly wound its way through the crowd.
Messi, in his 26th World Cup match at his fifth tournament, was finally able to get his hands on the elusive trophy and match his predecessor Diego Maradona.
The Argentine players kept their cool in the shootout after Kylian Mbappe had forced extra time and penalties with a hat-tick in a pulsating final.
France had come from two goals down to level over 90 minutes with Kylian Mbappe netting twice in two minutes.
France are hoping to become just the third side after Italy (1938) and Brazil (1962) to successfully defend the title.
The 35-year-old is playing at his fifth World Cup, surpassing the four of Diego Maradona and Javier Mascherano.
Croatia, who came from behind to beat Japan and Brazil on penalties in the last two rounds, tried to hit back in the second half but failed to open any real cracks in the Argentine defence.
Internet memes have also proliferated with the phrase as many Argentines have enjoyed seeing Messi show some of the same fire as his famously flamboyant predecessor, Diego Maradona.
With no players suspended and no injury concerns following the return of defender Borna Sosa, Zlatko the Croats are brimming with confidence and ready for more.