By David Kent and Steph Cockroft Standing between police holding riot shields a heartbroken Argentine fan cut a lonely figure today as he waited to welcome his fallen heroes back from Brazil. Emotions were running high in Buenos Aires on Sunday night as Argentinian fans fought among themselves and started riots after their team lost the World Cup final. The chaotic scenes broke out after supporters witnessed their country lose 1-0 to Germany during Sunday night's clash. Scroll down for video A young and heartbroken Argentine fan waits to welcome his fallen heroes back from Brazil Argentina's fans play football as they gather to welcome their team outside the Argentine Football Association (AFA)
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Argentina defeated in World Cup final by Germany after goal in 113th minute
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Mario Gotze's goal ended what was Argentina's best World Cup for 24 years
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Chaotic scenes witnessed after fans gathered to celebrate in Buenos Aires
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But police used tear gas and water cannons after fans began to riot
A dejected little girl rests on her father's shoulder after last night's loss - which came after a goal from @placeholder's Mario Gotze in the 113th minute
Despite Argentina's defeat, a crown of fans greeted their national team upon their arrival back in @placeholder