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Forget the football. More than anything, this World Cup was about the mad, unbridled passion of fans.
Perhaps no one sums this up more than Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the latest social media sensation to win our hearts.
England may still be mourning its lose to Croatia - and the chance to reach a World Cup final for the first time since 1966 - but seeing Grabar-Kitarović's passion during her country's 4-2 loss to France may have just about been worth it.
Her tournament reportedly kicked off in economy class with fellow Croatian fans.
#KolindaGrabarKitarovic Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović (1968) The First Woman President of Croatia, traveled with fans i… https://t.co/Kl5HITyp2V— Lakany (@Lakany) 1530979258
She appeared to watch most of the games from the non-VIP stands.
Great respect to the President of Croatia: 1. She did not miss a single match. 2. Travelled in economy class. 3. A… https://t.co/mTudG2Wn1r— ARIEL TANHUECO (@ARIEL TANHUECO) 1531676279
Just got this Whatsapp post. Incredible, if true! “She flew economy class to Russia&watched the match with fans t… https://t.co/6ogXjJfP9D— anand mahindra (@anand mahindra) 1531069663
Her clothing was inspirational throughout.
While leaders of other countries stuck to dark suits, she basically wrapped herself up in the Croatian flag and called it an outfit.
WORLD CUP: Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic presented Russian President Vladimir Putin a Croatian soccer… https://t.co/8nWVVnp0NN— World News Tonight (@World News Tonight) 1531669627
She seemed to love every second.
Especially congratulating the players.
find yourself someone who looks at you like Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović looks at Luka Modric😍 https://t.co/M8j4J29hts— The Devil has many bollocks, my friend (@The Devil has many bollocks, my friend) 1531676266
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic wins everyone's heart with her super sporting attitude at World Cup fin… https://t.co/v6ocbNSD0z— Fouzia Sheikh (@Fouzia Sheikh) 1531714800
Even when the rain began pouring down as trophies and medals were awarded, she didn't care.
Her celebrations just didn't stop.
President of Croatia 🇭🇷 celebrating in the locker room is something else! #explore #photography #instagood… https://t.co/lndij0jGaT— ELMENS (@ELMENS) 1531003438
In fact, are France really the most deserving World Cup winners given she's around?
#WorldCupFinal #Croatia In my opinion the world cup winner is this woman Croatia's President Kolinda Grabar-Ki… https://t.co/5hm1aMXDOe— PicPublic (@PicPublic) 1531677079
Emmanuel Macron put on a good show too, to be fair.
This is an appreciation post for Kolinda Kitarovic and Emmanuel Macron. For their down-to-earthness. For showing us… https://t.co/1dDvWO7Yu6— Chelsea Williams (@Chelsea Williams) 1531727136
But he loses marks for not dressing head-to-toe in the French flag.
Picture: Getty Images / Matthias Hangst / Staff
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