Croatian prez flies economy class to World Cup, does a jig and hug too

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Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic greets Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric during the trophy ceremony at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup final. Photo: AFP
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Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic became one of the most talked world leaders though her team lost to France in the World Cup final.

Grabar-Kitarovic travelled to Russia in economy class wearing a Croatian jersey to watch the matches and to cheer her World Cup squad. She also took a picture with other passengers onboard the flight.

Croatian prez flies economy class to world cup, does a jig and hug too
French president Emmanuel Macron (C) greets Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (L) between Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic (R) and Russian president Vladimir Putin (L) during the trophy ceremony at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup final. Photo: Reuters

Grabar-Kitarovic was seen celebrating their victory days after she reached Russia to support the Croatian players. She was also seen enjoying the match with ordinary football enthusiasts instead of watching the match from luxury stadium suite.

Videos of her celebrating in the locker room with players too are doing rounds on the Internet.

Croatian prez flies economy class to world cup, does a jig and hug too
Grabar-Kitarovic gave hugs to players from both sides and shared a lighter moment with France president Macron, who was enjoying his team's success.

After the final match on Sunday, Grabar-Kitarovic who was left heartbroken still put up a brave face. She gave hugs to players from both sides and shared a lighter moment with France president Macron, who was enjoying his team's success.

She also did a mild jig in the gallery after her team scored a goal.