VLADIMIR PUTIN stood fortunately underneath an umbrella whereas the French and Croatian leaders stood subsequent to him getting drenched following the World Cup last.
The Russian president ensured he was ready for the climate whereas handing the trophy to France following their 4-2 victory.
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However French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and Croatia’s prime minister Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic acquired drenched on the sector.
Thankfully the duo didn’t appear to thoughts as Macron celebrated wildly and Grabar-Kitarovic remained magnanimous in defeat and even snatched a smooch with the trophy.
Fifa later introduced out umbrellas however brought about controversy as its president Infantino was handed a brolly however the ladies carrying Qatar Airways uniforms had been ignored.
Twitter customers had been fast to identify Putin standing proudly as a suited man saved him dry whereas watching his associates get soaked.
A Mario Mandzukic own-goal acquired the French off to a flier however Ivan Perisic pulled Croatia stage after 28 minutes.
Antoine Griezmann restored the lead with a controversial penalty earlier than Paul Pogba and Mbappe struck inside six minutes of one another.
Mandzukic capitalised on a Hugo Lloris’ mistake to provide his facet hope with 21 minutes to play however France held on for his or her second World Cup triumph, 20 years after their first.