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In Pics: Two Presidents, One World Cup Final & Many Emotions

French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.

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France beat Croatia 4-2 to win the football World Cup on Sunday, 15 July. Among the hordes of cheering fans at the Luzhniki stadium were Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. The two world leaders were spotted rooting for their teams, loudly cheering when they scored and heaving sighs of disappointment when they missed.

At the medal ceremony, both Macron and Grabar-Kitarovic were seen kissing the gold trophy before it got to France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. The French president hugged the Croatian players while the Croatian president hugged and congratulated the French team.

(For complete FIFA World Cup 2018 coverage, click here to visit our special WC page)

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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
French President Emmanuel Macron reacts during the final match between France and Croatia.
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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic reacts during the final match between France and Croatia.
(Photo: AP)
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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
President of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, right, looks at the President of France Emmanuel Macron, who celebrates after France scored their fourth goal.
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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic arrive for the presentation after the World Cup final.
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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
French President Emmanuel Macron is flanked by Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic as he hugs Croatia’s Luka Modric.
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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic hugs Croatia’s Luka Modric after France won the World Cup final.
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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic congratulate French players on their victory.
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French President Macron and his Croatian counterpart Kolinda were like any other football fans at the WC final.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic embraces France’s Kylian Mbappe after he received the young player of the tournament award after the World Cup final. 
(Photo: AP)

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