Cover image via ReutersAllez les Bleus! Two decades after becoming world champions for the first time in 1998, France finally adds a second star to their kit after beating Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final yesterday, 15 July.
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The French national football team erupted in euphoria the moment the final whistle rang out
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Even the usually calm and collected French President Emmanuel Macron couldn't resist letting out exuberant cheers from the stands!
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The players also took a break from their own celebration to honour the Croatian team, who no doubt won the hearts of football fans all over the world
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The heavy downpour did nothing to damper the victorious French's elation as they lifted the coveted trophy during the award ceremony
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As for the Cup itself… let's just say it got a lotta love in Moscow last night
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A LOT of love. 😉
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Man of the Match and cutie pie star player Antoine Griezmann was especially emotional after their win
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Celebrations continued in the dressing room, with players whipping out their phones to capture and store the night's memories for the years to come
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Benjamin Mendy and Paul Pogba even got their president to do the dab! #wholesome
In yet another wholesome moment, President Macron also visited the Croatian team's dressing room to congratulate them on finishing second in the World Cup
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Meanwhile, in Paris – it's utter pandemonium as fans took to the streets to celebrate the end of a 20-year wait for the World Cup's return
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Bravo, Les Bleus! Thank you to all 32 teams for an exciting World Cup, and see you in four years!
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