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Published 15:53 IST, August 8th 2018

WORLD CUP 2018: Croatia President gives personalized jersey's to US President Donald Trump and Britain PM Theresa May

Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic posed with US President Donald Trump and Britain PM Theresa May when the leaders met at the NATO summit

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Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic grabbed eyeballs in World Cup 2018 during Croatia's win over Russia in the quarter-finals. She first danced in happiness in front of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, and then celebrated with her nation's football team.

Now, she has again become the centre of attention after she posed with US President Donald Trump and Britain PM Theresa May. The leaders met at the NATO summit. 
 

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A few hours prior to Croatia's semi-final against England, the country's President gave personalized jersey's to Trump and May respectively. She gave Trump a No. 9 jersey, and a No.10 jersey to May. Both the leaders had their name printed at the back.

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Croatia booked their place in the final of World Cup for the first time in their history after beating England 2-1 in the semi-final. 

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England had taken the lead in the fifth minute through a stunning free-kick from Kieran Trippier. For most parts of the match, it seemed the Three Lions would be heading for their second-ever final. 

But in the 68th minute, Ivan Perisic equalized for Croatia. From that moment on, it seemed there will only be one winner. After the match headed into extra time, Mario Mandzukic scored the winner after the England defense went to sleep.

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READ: WATCH: Croatia Celebrate Winner Against England With A Photographer In World Cup 2018

Croatia were in dreamland after they scored a goal in the extra time. The strike meant they led England 2-1, and were set for a first ever World Cup final. Mario Mandzukic was the goal scorer, and after his effort went in, he and his teammates celebrated with passion.

But during their celebration, they unknowingly made a photographer part of their happiness. After the goal, the Croatian players started celebrating, and in that process, a photographer was squeezed with them.

After realizing their mistake, the Croatian players got up and the photographer finally breathed. The players apologized to him, and Domagoj Vida went as far as giving him a kiss on the forehead.

READ: WATCH: Twitter Goes Crazy Over Croatia President Following Her Country's Win Over Russia In The Quarter-finals Of World Cup 2018

15:53 IST, August 8th 2018