World Cup champs Spain lap up adulation of a million on bus parade
Spain celebrated its recent FIFA World Cup victory with a massive parade through Madrid, drawing an estimated two million fans. The team was honored by the Spanish royal family and government officials following their 1-0 win against Argentina.
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The event highlights the significant cultural and social impact of international sports victories on national morale.
New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people.
🇪🇸 | Huge crowds flood the streets of Madrid to welcome home the newly crowned World Champions Spain…😲👏🏻 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/X8DLeWMyqV
The players enjoyed drinks on their procession under a blazing sun, along the main arteries in the city centre where a sea of fans in red and yellow were waiting, before arriving at Cibeles square where they took to the stage and partied into the night.
⭐⭐ Some stars are meant to shine together. ❤️🇪🇸 #VamosEspaña pic.twitter.com/bYb4cC5Hm2
The squad and coach Luis de la Fuente were introduced one by one to the fans, each with their own choice of music that they sung along to, wearing "We are champions" shirts.
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