Argentina goalkeeper returns home lauded as hero

Thousands of people gathered in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata on Thursday, hailing Emiliano Martínez, the goalkeeper of the soccer team that won the World Cup last week. Martínez, who is dubbed "Dibu", celebrated with fans by watching replays of the match who brought some to tears.

It has been two days since the national team returned to Argentina and when a crowd of millions paralyzed the streets at capital Buenos Aires. The World Cup and the success of the Lionel Messi-led squad has brought much-needed good news for a country that has been stuck in economic doldrums for years.