Argentina's celebration was suspended: two fans jumped off a bridge onto the bus

Argentina's celebrations in the streets of Buenos Aires were suddenly interrupted by two fans who decided to jump off a bridge in an attempt to access to the bus in which the players were travelling.

The vehicle carrying Lionel Scaloni's side left shortly before 15.30 CET from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and took Riccheri Avenue towards the city of Buenos Aires, where up to 5 million people were reported to be present, forcing a change in the initial itinerary.

They only travelled about 15 kilometres and ended up taking a diversion on Larrazabal Avenue because of the two fans who jumped towards the bus. Although the players tried to stop the two fans, one of them ended up jumping and falling into the bus. Unfortunately, the second fan jumped too late and ended up falling to the ground.

The fact that the full safety of the players could not be guaranteed meant that the event was immediately suspended and the players were evacuated in several helicopters. Argentina could not continue their celebration.

 

December 20, 2022