michael buchanan, bbc news.ent declared today a public holiday to mark the nation�*s pride in the team�*s achievement in qatar, as our correspondent katy watson reports. argentina�*s champions are home, to much fanfare and excitement. thousands waited up to greet them in the early hours, not wanting to miss this chance to see the megastars. argentina�*s never seen anything like it, an estimated a million people came out onto the streets of the capital, the country�*s biggest party in its history. in true argentinian style, the steaks and sausages were slapped on the barbecue from early in the morning. people dressed in messi�*s number ten shirt. this world cup has made him a national hero, standing alongside diego maradona in argentine footballing fame. translation: it's - amazing, it's amazing. i don�*t think any country has lived through what we are living now. nobody is partying like we are right now, nobody! it is something that i will talk with my sons and grandsons for ever. the team made its way towards t