World Cup: Argentina fans stage staggering Times Square takeover ahead of final against Spain
- Times Square is usually filled with street performers in various costumes, with Spider-Man, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, and others angling to draw tourists in for photos.
- Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the crossroads of the world had probably its most popular lookalike ever, a Lionel Messi doppelganger who was swamped by his compatriots.
- It was a staggering scene at one of the world's most iconic meeting points, which has hosted large fan celebrations throughout the tournament, but the scale of this one looked to eclipse them all.
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- Times Square is usually filled with street performers in various costumes, with Spider-Man, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, and others angling to draw tourists in for photos.
- Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the crossroads of the world had probably its most popular lookalike ever, a Lionel Messi doppelganger who was swamped by his compatriots.
- It was a staggering scene at one of the world's most iconic meeting points, which has hosted large fan celebrations throughout the tournament, but the scale of this one looked to eclipse them all.
Sources: ABC Australia