A hero’s welcome: Spain’s victorious Women’s World Cup aspect parade trophy by way of Madrid

Aug 22, 2023 at 2:52 AM
A hero’s welcome: Spain’s victorious Women’s World Cup aspect parade trophy by way of Madrid

Spain started their reign as Women’s World Cup champions by arriving dwelling to a hero’s welcome on the streets of Madrid.

Fans packed the streets of the Spanish capital on Monday night time because the victorious La Roja paraded by way of with the trophy on an open-top bus.

The gamers later acquired off the bus and took to a stage, the place match winner and captain – who scored the one purpose in a narrow 1-0 win over England in Australia on Sunday – was tossed up within the air by teammates.

The aspect had earlier touched down at Barajas worldwide airport, the place star defender Ivana Andres lifted the trophy as she walked off the airplane from Australia.

It is the primary time Spain has received the competitors since its inception in 1991.

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Spain's Ivana Andres lifts the trophy with other members of the Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team as they arrive at Barajas international airport in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Paul White)
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Spain’s Ivana Andres lifts the trophy. Pic: AP

Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Spain arrive in Madrid after winning the Final - Madrid, Spain - August 21, 2023 Spain's Misa Rodriguez and teammates are seen with the Wolrd Cup trophy on the bus as people gather to welcome them REUTERS/Juan Medina
Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team celebrate on top of bus as they arrive in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team celebrate on top of bus as they arrive in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Spain arrive in Madrid after winning the Final - Madrid, Spain - August 21, 2023 The bus with the world champions travels through the streets of Madrid as people gather to welcome them REUTERS/Juan Medina
Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Spain arrive in Madrid after winning the Final - Madrid, Spain - August 21, 2023 The bus with the world champions travels through the streets of Madrid as people gather to welcome them REUTERS/Juan Medina
Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team celebrate on top of bus as they arrive in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Pic: AP

Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team celebrate on top of bus as they arrive in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Pic: AP

Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team celebrate on top of bus as they arrive in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Pic: AP