{"id":2968,"date":"2016-05-11T21:32:11","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T16:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/13.201.39.237\/?p=2968"},"modified":"2026-07-17T20:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:49:20","slug":"croatia-france-fifa-world-cup-finals-2018-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/13.207.105.184\/?p=2968","title":{"rendered":"Farewell, World Cup 2018. Thank You For Croatian President\u2019s Jaadu Ki Jhappi &#038; Maradona\u2019s Madness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"container page-content\"><p><span class=\"dropcap\">T<\/span><\/p><\/div><p> he last time<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/croatia-england-fifa-world-cup\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Croatia <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/croatia-france-football-fifa-world-cup-migrants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">France <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">met each other in a World Cup match, the stakes were considerably lower: For one, it was the semi-finals and Didier Deschamps was playing for France. The result mirrored the one we witnessed last night at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/humour\/fifa-world-cup-2018-russia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Cup <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">final in Moscow: France won. This time, 4-2.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But last night will also remain unforgettable for a host of other reasons. The 2018 World Cup final boasted of six goals, out of which four were scored by France, including an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/person-of-the-week-own-goal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">own goal <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a VAR penalty \u2013 a first for any final. With France\u2019s win, Didier Deschamps became the third man to have won the World Cup as both a player and a coach (And second to have won <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/worldcup\/didier-deschamps-france-boss-second-man-to-win-world-cup-as-captain-and-coach-a3887321.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as both captain and coach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And at 19, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 became the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/2018\/07\/15\/kylian-mbappe-youngest-world-cup-goal\/#n2axeFKohiqE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">youngest player <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to score in a World Cup final in six decades. To top it off, there was French President <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ftw.usatoday.com\/2018\/07\/france-croatia-world-cup-macron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emmanuel Macron\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adorable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailytelegraph.com.au\/sport\/football\/world-cup\/vive-la-france-wild-scenes-in-paris-as-french-stars-gatecrash-press-conference-dab-with-president-macron\/news-story\/9db8a7353929903b69552528e68fb7dc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Benjamin Mendy and Paul Pogba and his joyous celebration, where he channelled part delirious fan and all-round Greek God. <\/span>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/13.201.39.237\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1531718826-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"modric\" width=\"585\" height=\"407\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36899\" \/><figcaption>\n<p>Giving her jaadu ki jhappi to Croatia\u2019s golden boy Modri\u0107 and every other player, she made certain that her team was assured that a runner-up is never a loser.<\/p>\n<p>Image Credits: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s not to love? We were blessed with a World Cup that was wild and unpredictable until the last minute. And, for this we willingly sacrificed our sleep cycles. Imagine how out of character it will now feel to go to work after sleeping for eight glorious hours. Or to talk to a colleague about the weather, instead of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/var-fifa-world-cup-2018-germany-russia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany\u2019s jinx<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But now that a winner has been declared and the curtains on the greatest sporting event of the year (Sorry, Djokovic!) have come down, does it really mean that it\u2019s over?<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before withdrawals hit you as unsuspectingly as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/argentina-messi-marco-rojo-nigeria-fifa-world-cup-2018-russia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argentina&#8217;s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> untimely exit hit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/lionel-messi-argentina-vs-croatia-loss-fifa-world-cup-russia-2018\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lionel Messi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here\u2019s a list of five World Cup moments that will have you reminiscing, howling, and laughing your ass off in equal measure.<\/span>\n\n<b>Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi\u0107, Croatian President and Ultimate Fangirl<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I just say that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/who-is\/who-is-kolinda-grabar-kitarovic-5261263\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi\u0107<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the find of this World Cup? The Croatian president made her place in the lads\u2019 game by cheering for every Croatian goal, save, and assist as sincerely as Luka Modri\u0107 touched the ball. Last night, however, was the peak of her fangirling: After spending the whole of 90 minutes clapping for her team, she took defeat in her stride as well. Not only did she walk hand-in-hand with Macron and congratulate the winning team like a great sport, but also went out on the field in the rain to cheer up the Croatian team. Giving her jaadu ki jhappi to Croatia\u2019s golden boy Modri\u0107 and every other player, she made certain that her team was assured that a runner-up is never a loser. She might have a country to run, but she\u2019s not gonna do it without some damn football. <\/span>\n\n<b>The Exorcism of Diego Maradona<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one thing that the 2018 World Cup provides definite proof of, is the fact that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/football\/fifa-world-cup-2018-diego-maradona-shows-middle-finger-to-fans-twitter-says-he-is-possessed\/story-YKdLBum12ETZ3hzJvQYO8J.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diego Maradona is indeed possessed.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During Argentina\u2019s match against Nigeria and right after <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/lionel-messi-argentina-vs-croatia-loss-fifa-world-cup-russia-2018\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Messi\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spectacular goal, Maradona ko mata chadh gayi. <\/span>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/13.201.39.237\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1531718872-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"maradona\" width=\"611\" height=\"407\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36898\" \/>\n<figcaption>\n<p>Maradona channelled his inner Christ, auditioned for Black Panther 2 by striking a Wakanda pose, snorted coke like it was a superfood, took a power nap, and topped it off with a middle-finger to the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Image Credits: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He channelled his inner Christ, auditioned for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Panther 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by striking a Wakanda pose, snorted coke like it was a superfood, unveiled a massive poster of himself, took a power nap, and topped it off with a middle-finger to the crowd. I didn\u2019t even buy tickets to the World Cup and yet felt like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/maradona-world-cup-messi-argentina\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maradona<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guaranteed that I had my tickets\u2019 worth. #Legend. <\/span>\n\n<b>To Panama With Love<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The whole world might remember the England-Panama group match as the time when the reinvigorated English side demolished their opponents with six goals and had everyone wondering: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/harry-kane-england-fifa-world-cup-2018-russia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will this be England\u2019s year?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (It wasn\u2019t.)<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, despite the scorecard reading 6-1, for Panama fans, it was a night of pride, as Felipe Baoye gave the country <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/panamamunicipio\/status\/1010879576371859458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1010879576371859458&#038;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2Fentry%2F2018-world-cup-best-moments_us_5b4517a7e4b0c523e263b811\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">its first World Cup goal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ripple effect of the free kick that was converted into a goal in the 78th minute could be felt all across the Central American nation \u2014 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/panamamunicipio\/status\/1010879576371859458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1010879576371859458&#038;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2Fentry%2F2018-world-cup-best-moments_us_5b4517a7e4b0c523e263b811\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bars, pubs and on the streets <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as fans celebrated the pride of leaving an indelible mark on the international stage. A timely reminder that in the World Cup and in football, scorecards matter the least.<\/span>\n\n<blockquote class=\"quote--center\"><p> A timely reminder that in the World Cup and in football, scorecards matter the least.<\/p><\/blockquote> \n\n<b>Thank You, Japan <\/b>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/nacer-chadli-japan-belgium-football-world-cup-2018-russia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan, the fair-play champs,<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the only Asian team left in the World Cup at the time, outplayed Belgium from the get-go, dominating the first-half like hardened warriors. Except, Belgium capitalised on the second-half to make the comeback of the World Cup and defeat the disciplined samurais. On their part, Japan guaranteed that it was impossible to think of the match (best match of the World Cup, imo) without admiring their sportsmanship in the aftermath of a crushing loss. Giving us <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.ndtv.com\/2018-fifa-world-cup\/fifa-world-cup-japan-fans-clean-stadium-lockers-after-heart-breaking-exit-win-applause-1877272\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lesson in grace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Japanese team bowed to their fans in gratitude, cleaned out their locker room, and left behind a thank you note in the changing room before leaving Russia. The Japanese fans on the other hand, stayed behind to help the workers clean the stands. And they certainly swept us off our feet. <\/span>\n\n<b>Tequila Diplomacy <\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a delectably terrific South Korea sent defending champions Germany packing, they also guaranteed two things: Their exit. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/grateful-mexico-fans-are-treating-south-korea-fans-like-1827178459\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, Mexico advancing in the World Cup despite their loss to Sweden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/fifa-world-cup-2018-russia-families\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fans showed their undying gratitude for a selfless sacrifice the only way they knew how to: By making South Koreans a part of their raucous celebrations. Even Byoung Jin-Hang, the Korean Consul General to Mexico, wasn\u2019t spared \u2014 he was lifted in the air by Mexican fans, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ByJamesWagner\/status\/1012121083301023744\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">joined their revelry by downing a tequila shot and wearing a borrowed Mexico jersey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. International camaraderie: 1, Germany: 0.<\/span>\n\n<b>Special mentions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ronaldo\u2019s hattrick. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/ronaldo-messi-fifa-ballon-dor-player-of-the-year\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ronaldo\u2019s goatee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/team-cristiano-ronaldo-neymar-messi-narendra-modi-strongman-politics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neymar\u2019s rolls. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putin\u2019s side-eye. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/team-cristiano-ronaldo-neymar-messi-narendra-modi-strongman-politics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mbapp\u00e9-Pussy Riot high-five<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Croatian team\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/2018\/07\/11\/world-cup-croatia-england-photographers-kisses\/#woOCHy32_iqK\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apology kisses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And, last but not the least, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arre.co.in\/sports\/croatia-france-football-fifa-world-cup-migrants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immigrants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who managed to unite nations.<\/span>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before World Cup withdrawals hit you as unsuspectingly as the VAR penalty hit the Croatians last night, here\u2019s a list of moments that will have you reminiscing, howling, and laughing your ass off in equal measure. 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