Croatian president 'can not wait' for World Cup final

Zagreb – Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic said Friday she could not wait for the final Soccer World Cup against France, as officials worked overtime to meet the huge demands from fans.

Zlatko Dalic's side reached Sunday's final after beating England 2-1 in extra-time in Moscow on Wednesday, sparking wild scenes of excitement both in the Luzhniki Stadium and in Croatia.

"I We are waiting until Sunday, "said Grabar-Kitarovic, who is going to wait for the game.

" Regardless of Sunday's result, which I believe will be a victory, we are winners .

She said the current set of players had surpassed the achievements of the team that finished third at the 1998 World Cup in France.

Police in Zagreb said they would be working extra hours to process passports from fans wanting to waiting for the match.

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Grabar-Kitarovic said it would probably give to Croatia a jersey to her counterpart Emmanuel Macron after sending one to Russian President Vladimir Putin Theresa May earlier in the tournament.

"I go for the final not only a politician or president … but a passionate fan of Croatian … a person who played football in childhood, "she said.

" I hope for fair play and a good atmosphere, "she added, but did not want to predict the result. "

Regardless of the outcome, the team will be welcomed on Monday at 2:30 pm (1230 GMT) in Zagreb's main hand. Jelacic Square.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to greet the team on their way to the city