Mes Amis, this is my final post on the World Cup tournament. 😃
We came to the end of a wonderful World Cup tournament two weeks ago and I already have wonderful long lasting memories. I just want to look back on a few moments.
THE SUPPORTERS
The fans were incredible from the very beginning. They soaked in the atmosphere of the game and enjoyed every minute of it. I didn’t hear of any hooligan reports which was good. Some French fans said the locals were very accommodating and allowed them to couch surf.
DIDIER DESCHAMPS
Deschamps implemented discipline and a sense of togetherness in this young team. He even showed Jose Mourinho how to get the best out of Paul Pogba. 😉 One of my favorite moment is when some of the players gatecrashed his post-conference, chanting his name. It shows that the players have a special bond with him regardless of what the media thinks.
LES BLEUS
The various backgrounds blending together really enriched the squad.
They didn’t start well, but they grew during the tournament. When I look back at their victory against Croatia, I’ll always remember Les Bleus standing in the pouring rain, golden confetti stuck to their skin and sparkling in their hair, as they hoist the trophy over their heads. They deserved this victory. They and their people.
THE EMIR PRINCE OF QATAR SHEIKH TAMIM
The French media praised him for offering his front-row seat to the French First Lady Brigitte Macron. Little things that the media don’t talk about, but I want to highlight it anyway.
THE FRENCH & CROATIAN PRESIDENTS
Emmanuel Macron was such a delight! After his team won the WC, his animated display made one of the best highlight and iconic photo when he lept to his feet and punch the air. Credit goes to Alexei Nikolsky for this superb capture!
His celebration with the team in the locker room – notably with Mendy and Pogba who got him to dab – made headlines.
Monsieur Président so chill, eh?
What’s the purpose of the dab anyway and didn’t that fad fade away? Anyway, I loved watching Macron and the Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović embracing the players in the pouring rain. One can see the genuine warmth and affection they had for the players.
Putin is smugly standing under his umbrella watching the other two presidents get wet. What poor protocol! They are guests in Moscow and one of them is a woman. Macron took time to visit the Croatian players and the madam did the same for the French players.
However, people can’t get over that the Monsieur and the Madam were too close during the game. Someone even asked if she was his wife.
No, this is his wife:
Lloris looks at the pair with such fondness!
I’m thankful for the French memories.
TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Kudos to you, Russia, for organizing an unforgettable tournament! It’s the best World Cup I’ve had the pleasure of viewing since 1998 and I can only say, merci beaucoup.
VIVE LA FRANCE!
***Photos and GIFs via Google Search save the last GIF which was my attempt at creating my first GIF. 😄 It didn’t work out how I planned it, but that’s what practice is for.
The Prince of Qatar did good. Nice post!!!
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He surely did! Thank you, Gbolabo! 😃
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Thank you so much for sharing this. I had not seen the press conference take over! That has to be one of the best things I’ve seen all week! LOL. Love it!!
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I’m glad I shared it then and I’m glad it made your week… somewhat! 😄
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It was a good WC.
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It surely was! I enjoyed every moment! 😄
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Diana I want to give you a big shout out. You did such a fab job with this series
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Thank you for this beautiful comment. I utmost appreciate it. 😃😃💙
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My pleasure always ❤️❤️
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Ah, the last post but not the last game for the boys ha! Very fun filled and enjoyable posts! Really enjoyed the GIFS too haha!
Peace & love! ❤
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I can only wish them all the best from here! Thank you, Tammykins! I hope to produce more of my own GIFs soon. Blessings. 💙
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Yup!
No problem Dee!
You know I have an app on my phone, that makes you produce you own GIFS! But I hope it can be uploadable for here though lol! 😀 that’ll be better than borrowing people’s own.
Same to you!
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I create mine online, but at the moment, I don’t have the energy to actually sit and create them. 😄
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Lololol send me the link for that site nahhhhh!!! Lolol *lazy much* hmmph! 😛
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