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France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday marked the second time in 20 years that France has won the World Cup, and came at a time when the people feel needy. It was a victory for all of France and the home crowd did it justice, pouring into Paris' Champs-Elysees Avenue by the tens of thousands to celebrate in an explosion of joy. In a stadium packed with presidents watching the World Cup final, no one had as much fun as Emmanuel Macron.
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The French head of state joined his country's victorious players in the locker room after they beat Croatia 4-2. It was a rousing evening for a president who went through a range of emotions at the Luzhniki Stadium. (Reuters)
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Macron seemed to be so happy that he was unconcerned about being caught in a torrential downpour on the field at the awards ceremony. An umbrella was produced to keep Russian President Vladimir Putin dry, but Macron looked quite content to brave the rain. (AP)
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Emmanuel Macron, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the game. (Reuters)
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Emmanuel Macron, Gianni Infantino, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic and her spouse Jakov Kitarovic in the stand before the match. (Reuters)
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Emannuel Macron and Gianni Infantino in the stands prior to during the final match. (Reuters)
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Macron celebrates after France win the World Cup next to spouse Brigitte Macron. (Reuters)
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Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic reacts during the game as Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron speak. (Reuters)
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Macron and Croatian President in the VIP box during half time of the match. (Reuters)
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Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic and Macron embrace during the match. (Reuters)
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Emmanuel Macron hugs France's Kylian Mbappe as the players walk to receive golden medals and are congratulated by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, Vladimir Putin and Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. (Reuters)
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Macron is flanked by Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic as he hugs Croatia's Luka Modric at the end of the match. (AP)
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France players and coach Didier Deschamps receive their winners medals from Gianni Infantino, Vladimir Putin, Emmanuel Macron and Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic during the medals presentation. (Reuters)
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Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic with Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin, and Gianni Infantino on the pitch after the end of the match. (AP)
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Gianni Infantino and Vladimir Putin during the presentation. (Reuters)
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Putin and FIFA also hosted the presidents of Belarus, Sudan, Armenia and Gabon, plus the Emir of Qatar. (Reuters)
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