What a thrilling end to the FIFA world cup 2018! It’s time to congratulate France on their 2nd win at the world cup final and to Croatia for the outstanding performance.
Croatia who have surprised their opponents throughout the tournament with their intense performance and energy looked tired in the final as their aching limbs and muscles failed to reply as they fought hard in the finals but had ran out of steam after playing extra time in their last 3 matches while the blue team took control over its opponent to win the prestigious trophy after 20 years.
As the referee blew the final whistle the men in blue exploded while the other red and white exploded clapping in appreciation. France, a team full of talent and attitude, displayed flair and nerve to crush the Croatians 4-2 and finally win the trophy after Zinedine Zidane and Co. had won the trophy after 20 years at home.
Fulltime #FRA 4-2 #CRO#France Beat #Croatia 4-2 To Win The #WorldCup 2018. France Won The World Cup, Croatia Won The Heart Of Billions Across The World. ??#WorldCupFinal #CROFRA #FRACRO #FrancevsCroatia
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) July 15, 2018
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While Croatia had more of the possession, 66% it was France’s quality team which had made it tough for Luka Modric and Co. in the second half.
Well, the first goal of France came when Antoine Griezmann floated in a beauty from a free-kick which took Mandzukic’s rising head to fly into the goal.
So much talent in one picture! Two of the #WorldCup standout performers
Luka Modric – Golden Ball Award
Kylian Mbappe – FIFA Young Player award #WorldCupFinal #FRACRO pic.twitter.com/llUJh0p2TU— Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) July 15, 2018
Ivan Perisic, the Inter Milan star displayed beautiful balance and power to slam home a left-footer past Lloris.
Well, the other three goals came in a row for Hugo Lloris and Co. as Croatia lost the plot. Meanwhile, one of them was off a penalty, scored by Griezmann. Then we had Pogba and Mbappe who was the 1st teenager after Pele in 1958 to score in World Cup final.
In the 69th minute, we saw Lloris being punished by Mandzukic to net a goal in favour of Croatia.
Kylian Mbappe became the first teenager to score in a #WorldCupFinal since Pele in 1958 and was named FIFA Young Player of the Tournamnet after France's win over Croatia. pic.twitter.com/EzCKUtnk6K
— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) July 16, 2018
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Well, finally a month-long world cup of Russia 2018 which was full of shocks, heartbreaks, historic firsts along with new heroes finally came to an end.
Now, let’s check out who won the FIFA awards for 2018 world cup:
- Best Player Golden Ball: Luka Modric (Croatia)
- Silver Ball: Eden Hazard (Belgium)
- Bronze Ball: Antoine Griezmann (France)
- Top Goalscorer Golden Boot: Harry Kane (England), 6 goals
- Silver Boot: Antoine Griezmann (France), 4 goals
- Bronze Boot: Romelu Lukaku (Belgium), 4 goals
- Best Goalkeeper Golden Glove: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
- Best FIFA Young Player: Kylian Mbappe (France)
- Fairest Team FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Spain
- Man Of The Match(Final): Antoine Griezmann (France)
Also, check out the celebrations in France
WORLD CUP IN FRANCE WAS ABSOLUTELY THE CRAZIEST THING IVE EVER EXPERIENCED THIS IS SO HISTORIC I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS DAY pic.twitter.com/c7OUT9yVYO
— EMMA⚡️ (@emmahirscho) July 16, 2018
Don’t miss this one when Presidents of France and Croatia were pictured together.
Russia 2018: See Five Memorable Photos Where The Presidents Of France and Croatia Gave Us ‘Awwww’ Moments During The Finals https://t.co/Uq8qEWXkgG pic.twitter.com/YQ6HmtcaRO
— Sarah (@coxstar_sarah) July 16, 2018
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