Argentina celebrations end in violence as riot cops are pelted with missiles in Buenos Aires

Argentina’s euphoric World Cup celebrations descended into chaos yesterday as violence broke out on the streets of Buenos Aires between fans and riot police after their star players were forced to evacuate to safety by helicopter.

Officers armed with shields and batons were pelted with missiles at the Obelisco monument in the country’s capital hours after fans tried to jump into the bus during the victory parade to meet Lionel Messi and his teammates.

The World Cup heroes were met with a…