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Despite the defeat in the World Cup final, the Croatian national team brought its pride to his country of origin. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Emmanuel Macron "width =" 620 "height =" 411 "srcset =" http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2018/07/AP18196674613709-620×411.jpg 620w, http: // lifestyle. inquirer.net/files/2018/07/AP18196674613709-129×86.jpg 129w, http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2018/07/AP18196674613709-300×199.jpg 300w, http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/ files / 2018/07 / AP18196674613709-768×509.jpg 768w, http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2018/07/AP18196674613709-342×227.jpg 342w, http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2018/ 07 / AP18196674613709.jpg 1024w "sizes =" (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px "/>
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, on the left, and French President Emmanuel Macron greeted those who demonstrated immense joy in their valiant performance to the spectators after France beat Croatia by 4-2 AP Photo / Martin Meissner
It goes without saying that state leaders should support national athletes but the first woman President of Croatia took a step further and went into fan mode at the World Cup.
After the team sank 4-2 in an unqualified effort against France, their president kissed them one by one as the rain flooded the Luzhniki stadium.
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović won the hearts of people again. Standing in the rain without any umbrella and hugging the players to enjoy their game. ?? #Croatia #WorldCupFinal #CROFRA #FRACRO #FrancevsCroatia [19659009] pic.twitter.com/NH2Ex29R2n
– Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) July 15, 2018
While Russian President Vladimir Putin received an umbrella, the Croatian leader took the time to congratulate the players and head coach Zlako Dalic in the rain
Gianni Infantino, third on the left Russian President Vladimir Putin stands under an umbrella next to French President Emmanuel Macron while Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic welcomes the 39, head coach of Croatia, Zlatko Dalic, after the last match between France and Croatia. AP Photo / Matthias Schrader
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic kisses Croatian Ivan Rakitic at the end of the final match between France and Croatia. AP Photo / Thanbadis Stavrakis
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic kisses Luka Modric from Croatia. Photo AP / Martin Meissner
Grabar-Kitarovic chose to don the red and white checkered jersey throughout the tournament and missed a single match for good reason: the NATO summit in Brussels.
Image: Facebook / @ KolindaGrabarKitarovic
She also had a photo with Putin after Croatia beat Russia to enter the semifinals
Image: Facebook / @ KolindaGrabarKitarovic
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Image: Facebook / @ KolindaGrabarKitarovic
She even entered the men's locker room to congratulate the players, squeezing them in their arms. individually and joining them for post-game celebrations.
The President of Croatia ?? celebrating in the locker room is something else! #explore #photography #instagood #beautiful [19659032] #Adventure #model #nofilter #fashion #Instagram #sports #cairo #dubai #london [19659042] #newyork #losangeles #boston #RussiaVsCroatia # Russia2018 # WorldCup2018 pic.twitter.com/xFtXUNbHOl
– ELMENS (@elmensmag) ] July 7, 2018
Before the first final of the World Cup in Croatia, Grabar-Kitarovic looked of victory. "It does not matter if we win gold or money, we are at the top of the world, and I am so proud of my nation," she told RT. / ra
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