national team Argentina staged a World Cup victory parade by bus around the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Doha on Sunday (18/12/2022). Lionel Messi and others escorted a troop of camels.
Argentina became world champions after beating France 4-2 on penalties after being tied 3-3 until extra time.
Lionel Messi contributed two goals for Argentina, with the other coming from Angel Di Maria’s leg. Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick for France.
After the match, Messi and others were paraded on an open-top bus. The bus was escorted by a troop of camels.
#Argentina celebrate their victory at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup with an open-top bus parade at Lusail Boulevard.
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La Albiceleste’s victory was celebrated by fans who filled Lusail Stadium and poured onto Lusail Boulevard. On Lusail Boulevard it is even livelier.
Spectacular fireworks displays, parades of champions and cultural pageantry, dazzling air shows and live performances by renowned artists gather on Lusail Boulevard.
Yes, Lusail Boulevard brought together a large number of fans who patiently waited past midnight for the convoy and the winning team to arrive on an open top bus. They continued chanting “Messi, Messi Messi” and waving the flags of Qatar and Argentina.
There at the same time a parade was held with artists, bands and entertainers dressed in colorful costumes, including football-themed attractions.
Apparently, that day also coincided with the celebration of Al-Yawm Al-Watani li-Qatar or Qatar National Day. Qatar National Day is the anniversary of the union of Qatar in 1878 and is also known as Founder’s Day.
And that day became a national holiday for the citizens of Qatar.
Qatar’s national day has been commemorated since 2007 by decision of the current Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who was still the crown prince at the time. Prior to 2007, Qatar’s National Day was celebrated every September 3, Qatar’s Independence Day.
On December 18, 1878, Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani succeeded his father’s throne. He then united all the tribes that were in the Qatar peninsula.
“My feelings are truly indescribable right now,” said Argentinian fan Enrico, accompanied by his compatriots as they exited Lusail Stadium. Gulf Times.
“Not only for the results of the World Cup final, but also for the sporting event organized by Qatar, in my opinion, it was a success, everyone is safe and happy, and many fans like me are still here to celebrate. That’s how it is at the same time we feel the celebration of Qatar’s national day,” he added.
Large crowds stayed back to enjoy and watch the entire parade, which was followed by different World Cup and National Day themed shows and music.
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