Pussy Riot members jailed for World Cup pitch invasion
Four protesters who interrupted the final between France and Croatia were sentenced to 15 days in jail and also banned them from visiting sports...
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Four protesters who interrupted the final between France and Croatia were sentenced to 15 days in jail and also banned them from visiting sports...
With key talent Kylian Mbappe just 19 years old and the second youngest squad in the tournament, this triumph could be the start of a memorable era for French football.
Newspapers hailed a second World Cup for France, after their first victory...
France's players celebrate with the World Cup trophy. AFP
France's players celebrate with the World Cup trophy. AFP
France coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup. Reuters
France's players celebrate with the World Cup trophy. AFP
France's players celebrate with the World Cup trophy. AFP
France coach Didier Deschamps is tossed onto air by his triumphant players. Reuters
France coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with president of France Emmanuel Macron after winning the World Cup. Reuters
France fans at a fan zone react after defeating Croatia in the World Cup final. Reuters
France's Giroud, Pavard, Hernandez, Thauvin and Kimpembe celebrate winning the World Cup. Reuters
Russian president Vladimir Putin (right) caresses the trophy next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino (centre). AFP
Croatia players and staff celebrate on the pitch after the match. Reuters
France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates after the match. AFP
France's players celebrate their second goal. AFP
France's players celebrate after Paul Pogba scored their third goal. AFP
Croatia players look dejected after the match. Reuters
France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal. Reuters
France's Raphael Varane celebrates after Croatia's Mario Mandzukic (not pictured) scored an own goal. Reuters
French players run onto the pitch as they celebrate winning the World Cup. Reuters
France fans during the match. Reuters
France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates after shooting a penalty kick to score his team's second goal. AFP
Croatia's Mario Mandzukic (centre) heads the ball and scores an own goal. AFP
Stewards chase pitch invaders. Reuters
A pitch invader is chased by a steward during the match as France's Raphael Varane looks on. Reuters
Croatia's Ivan Perisic controls the ball. AFP
France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates his team's first goal. AFP
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (centre) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the equalizer. AFP
Germany's former captain Philipp Lahm (left) and Russian model Natalia Vodianova pose next to the trophy. AFP
Dancers perform during the closing ceremony of the Russia 2018 World Cup. AFP
American actor Will Smith (left), singer Nicky Jam, and Kosovar artist Era Istrefi (centre) perform during the closing ceremony of the Russia 2018 World Cup. AFP
Former Brazilian football player Ronaldinho performs during the closing ceremony ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia. AFP
(Left to right) French president Emmanuel Macron, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Russian president Vladimir Putin, Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018. AFP
A dancer performs during the closing ceremony of the World Cup 2018. AFP
Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach, French first lady Brigitte Macron, French president Emmanuel Macron, Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic and her husband Jakov Grabar-Kitarovic. AFP
Singers Era Istrefi and Will Smith perform during the closing ceremony. Reuters
Singers Era Istrefi and Will Smith perform during the closing ceremony. Reuters
Singers Nicky Jam, Era Istrefi and Will Smith perform during the closing ceremony. Reuters
Singers Era Istrefi and Will Smith perform during the closing ceremony. Reuters
A supporter of the French national soccer team reacts during a gathering in Moscow. Reuters
Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic presents Croatian football team's shirt with the name 'Putin' printed on the back. Reuters
An interactive installation, promoting the 2022 World Cup Qatar, in the Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure in Moscow, Russia July 6, 2018. Reuters
Supporters of team Croatia cheer during a gathering before the match in Moscow city centre. Reuters
A supporter of team Croatia poses during a gathering before the match in Red Square. Reuters
Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Russian president Vladimir Putin attend a handover ceremony for the 2022 World Cup at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 15, 2018. Reuters
France fan at the Luzhniki Stadium before the match. Reuters
A supporter of team Croatia cheers during a gathering before the match in the city centre. Reuters
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