Argentina's national squad is returning home amid high security after an exit from the World Cup that many fans felt was humiliating and premature.

The Aerolineas Argentinas flight left on Sunday from South Africa, where Germany ended Argentina's hopes with a convincing 4-0 victory on Saturday.

Police are taking extreme measures to prevent fans from reaching the capital's international airport. Customs and immigration officials will process the players and coaching staff at the plane. A bus will take them directly from the tarmac to the Argentine Football Association's nearby headquarters without passing through the airport building.

Police are also blocking the entire access highway, allowing only passengers, flight crews and airport workers to pass within two miles of the airport.

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