A plane carrying Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions landed in Madrid on Monday, a day after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in the United States.
A Spanish flag fluttered from the cockpit window as the Iberia aircraft carrying the squad taxied to the terminal at Madrid-Barajas airport at 2.30pm local time (12.30pm GMT) under clear blue skies.
Coach Luis de la Fuente was the first to step off the plane, followed by player of the tournament Rodri, who held the World Cup trophy aloft at the top of the stairs.
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Rodri and Luis de La Fuente raise the World Cup trophy as the World Cup-winning Spain team return home to a heroes’ welcome, with a million jubilant supporters expected to greet them during an open-top bus parade in Madrid. pic.twitter.com/bvcFFlF6k6
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The squad were due to meet King Felipe VI at Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid before heading to the government headquarters at Moncloa Palace for a reception with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The players and coaching staff will then parade through central Madrid on an open-top bus before arriving at the Cibeles square where a ceremony will be held.
Around one million people are expected to flood the streets of the Spanish capital to salute the players.
Source: Khaleej Times