A party with more than two million people at the Obelisk

That girl is around 20 years old and wants to get on the roof of the bus stop. Up there are already her friends. She first climbs a nearby column. From that place, she is a little closer to the objective. Then, she stretches out her arms, joins her hands with those of the young people and sways for a few seconds in the air. Does she fall or doesn’t she fall? She does not fall … Supports. They pick her up and complete the mission. Up she too…

Thus, overflowing, impressive, moving, was the celebration of the world Cup that the Argentines drew in their country. That moment with the girl also climbing on the roof of a collective (bus) stop occurred on Avenida 9 de Julio, a few steps from the intersection with Corrientes, with the Obelisk as a witness.

According to police sources, more than two million people passed through this iconic place in Buenos Aires, through this classic place of celebrations, enjoying the World Cup that they raised Lionel Messi and company on the other side of the world.

As soon as the game ended, the fans took to the streets and headed towards the Obelisk, by bus, by subway (metro), by car, walking, from the north, from the south, from the west… It was impressive: some Two hours after the consecration, blocks, blocks and more blocks were already observed, covered by a compact crowd.

The people were renewed. Some returned to their homes and others arrived at the Obelisk. But the images rescued from above by the drones led to the same conclusion: a uniform mass, as if it were a full stadium, but tens and dozens of blocks.

Party also at the Monument to the Flag of Rosario

What happened at the Obelisk was replicated in the city where Messi was born, in Rosario, at the Monument to the Flag. And in the other large cities of the country: Mar del Plata, Mendoza, Córdoba… And in small towns, such as Pujato, Scaloni’s birthplace with its four thousand inhabitants in a state of ecstasy.

The Argentines had been taking to the streets since the first victory, since the victory against Mexico. However, nothing was the same as this Sunday and the birth of Monday. There was a great desire to celebrate in this country so slapped in the face, all boosted by a total identification with the National Team.

In the end, the celebration was enormous, at the height of what Messi, Dibu and all that group played and achieved that forever entered the great history of world football. There will be more, much more, when the champions land on their land this Monday night.

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