World Cup winners Argentina return home
Team to parade around Buenos Aires on Tuesday
EFL Cup returns with four ties on Tuesday night
MK Dons v Leicester; Newcastle v Bournemouth
Southampton v Lincoln; Wolves v Gillingham
Three ties on Wednesday, including Man Utd v Burnley and Man City v Liverpool on Thursday
Premier League restarts on 26 December
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This is the moment a BBC correspondent was surrounded by fans celebrating Argentina's World Cup win.
Katy Watson was close to Buenos Aires Obelisk monument, when she was mobbed by ecstatic fans waiting to see their idols.
BBC correspondent mobbed by joyous Argentina fans
The pictures coming through from Buenos Aires are reminding me of a really difficult version of Where's Wally? Instead of red and white stripes, it's a sea of blue and white stripes.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe bus, sporting three stars and 'campeones del mundo' written on the front and back windshield, has left and the Argentina players are on their way.
An eight hour journey awaits...
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After returning home Lionel Messi had a bit of sleep to recover from an exhausting few weeks.
And he's definitely going to want to feel well rested for the upcoming parade. It's set to go on for EIGHT hours.
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Do you think he's let go of the trophy at any point in the last 48 hours?
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Image source, Getty ImagesRemember, this is a party that has been going on for nearly 48 hours now...
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They survived the near-miss though and seemed to be genuinely taken aback by their heroes' welcome.
Triumphant Argentina given heroes' welcome in Buenos Aires
Their early-morning reception got off to a bumpy start, after a number of players, including Lionel Messi, had this close shave as the bus departed the airport.
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Argentina's players were given a taste of what was to come after thousands of supporters greeted them at the airport, shortly after 2am local time.
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Image source, Getty ImagesA gallery of Lionel Messi celebrating Argentina's World Cup win has become the most-liked Instagram post ever.
After leading Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 36 years, Messi received more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos...
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...his Instagram post scored over a million more likes than the previous record-breaking post - held by a simple picture of an egg. That's right, an egg.
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Scaloni to Liverpool once Klopp gets requisitioned by the German government to sort out the national team.
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Thousands of fans are gathering in Buenos Aires as they prepare to welcome home their new world champions.
According to Reuters, it's estimated that there were already more than 100,000 people waiting for the players at the iconic Obelisk pillar by mid-morning.
We'll bring you all the best moments as Lionel Messi and the team make their way through the streets of Argentina's capital.
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Image source, ReutersWe are going to forget about the Premier League and EFL Cup for now as we go to Buenos Aires for the biggest party on earth.
It has been an unforgettable year for the Lionesses.
Becoming European champions on home soil, qualifying for the 2023 World Cup with a 100% record, beating the world number one at Wembley and going an entire year unbeaten.
"You can't beat that, you can only equal that," said England manager Sarina Wiegman as she reflected on a memorable spell.
England's success has coincided with Wiegman's arrival and they are unbeaten after 26 games under the Dutchwoman since her appointment in September 2021.
They have already broken records, created history and perhaps changed the women's game forever.
So what next as they prepare for a World Cup in 2023?
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Aston Villa
Sam: In keeping with positions I feel Emery will look to strengthen, I think he will continue to endeavour with Pau Torres and a couple of rouge (maybe unrealistic and risky) shouts to strengthen could be Ounahi and Kolo-Muani. Both performed on the big stage and would bolster our options in my opinion.
Marc: We are in need of a top striker. I loved the look of Mohammed Kudus in the Ghana squad. Who wouldn't want him in their team?
Archie: If Emi gets sold, I would like to see Bonou. Boufal played well for Morocco, I think he’d be a class signing. Thuram from France looked deadly when he came on, Inaki Williams would be good with the pace up front.
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Brentford
Mike: Brentford won't sign players based on a good World Cup performance - our scouting takes far more into account than that and I'm sure we already have targets in mind. Having said that… that Leo Messi looked alright.
Ian: The player that I thought had a good World Cup was Morocco's number four, Amrabat. A combative midfielder, he currently plays for Fiorentina. As an old Brentford supporter, I remember a combative Terry Hurlock in the 1980's. Arambat is the same type of player. Brentford previously purchased Christian Norgaard from Fiorentina so the contacts are there!
Alan: Ounahi. Brilliant for Morocco would be a very good and cheap addition.
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Crystal Palace
Jordan: I would love to see Takefusa Kubo come to Palace and for us to play him off the left.
Carl: Amrabat of Morocco would be a really welcome addition to the Palace midfield, his energy combined with his disruptive play and creative ability would make Palace a top-six contender.
Pete: We need a right-back and Josip Juranovic is just the man we need.
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Image source, Getty ImagesIt has been a big season already for City youngster Rico Lewis.
Last month Lewis eclipsed Karim Benzema in becoming the youngest player to score on his Champions League debut.
And Lewis, who turned 18 on 21 November, is pencilled in to feature against Liverpool in the EFL Cup on Thursday.
But those first-team experiences didn't prevent him putting his hand up to skipper City in their FA Youth Cup win against Blackburn last week.
"I asked to play," he said. "I told them (coaches) to make sure they ask because I want to play. I just want to play as many games as I can to keep me as sharp as I can.
"I’ve been on the bench quite a lot and not been able to play as many games as I wish, so any games I can play I’d love to do so."