Argentina forced to swap bus for helicopters as fans swarm streets during parade

Argentina’s World Cup winners during their homecoming parade in Buenos Aires (Rodrigo Abd/AP)

Argentina’s triumphant World Cup-winning squad were forced to complete their victory parade in Buenos Aires with a helicopter flyover after footage appeared to show a fan diving on to their open-top bus.

The streets of the capital were thronged by ecstatic supporters, with the homecoming of Lionel Messi and company having been declared a national holiday following their thrilling penalty shootout win over France in Qatar.