Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic Kisses the World Cup Trophy After Hugging Spree Despite France Winning the 2018 FIFA Final; View Pic

France might have won the match against Croatia by 4-2, but their country’s respective Presidents won hearts with their gestures. While the French President Emmanuel Macron met the Croatian players in the dressing room after the match, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic also showed utmost sportsmen spirit.  She even hugged the players shortly after losing the match. Croatian President even walked up to Emmanuel Macron and congratulated him for his team’s victory.

She even kissed the World Cup, which was handed over to France. The picture of the same went viral and the netizens hailed the act. "Here she also is KISSING THE TROPHY despite the fact France won. Legend. pic.twitter.com/eWNkZ1MZgf," read a tweet.

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Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic even hugged the match officials.

Here are a few tweets that raised the Croatian President.

“Love her,” read a tweet.

Another tweet read, “I am obsessed with her and must marry her.”

A netizen hailed her simplicity and love for the game.

Croatian coach, Zlatko Dali also congratulated the French team while addressing the press for winning their second title. “I congratulate France on their title. We played well in the first 20 minutes, we controlled the game. Then there was an own goal from a set play. We came back to life, dominated and then the penalty was given. I have to congratulate my players, it was maybe the best game we played in these championships; we controlled the match but we conceded. Against such a strong side as France you must not make mistakes. We are a bit sad but we have to be proud as well for what we've done," he said.

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