France Triumphs In World Cup Finals Over Croatia 4-2

France celebrates 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia

For the second time, France won the World Cup in true championship style on Sunday ending Croatia’s dreams of a first major title with a 4-2 victory.

WORLD CHAMPIONS: Here’s how football fans in Paris reacted to France winning the #WorldCupFinal against Croatia, #FRA4-2 #CRO https://t.co/jmSwnAIN1T #tictocnews pic.twitter.com/pgxf1fKrt2

— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) July 15, 2018

France overpowers Croatia in #WorldCupFinal to lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years. https://t.co/r7fg6LSpWL For more coverage: https://t.co/R675AbD0Le pic.twitter.com/X17W8tRlZO

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 15, 2018

The streets of Paris right now. #bbcworldcup #FRACRO pic.twitter.com/tSATQjitK5

— Larissa Kennelly (@LarissaKennelly) July 15, 2018

France win the World Cup! Here is how Paris reacted at the final whistle! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/mLNgHNDYzT

— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) July 15, 2018

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović Just Won People's Heart Yet Again. Standing In Rain Without Any Umbrella And Hugging The Players To Appreciate Their Game. 👏🙏 #Croatia #WorldCupFinal #CROFRA #FRACRO #FrancevsCroatia pic.twitter.com/NH2Ex29R2n

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) July 15, 2018

Donald Trump, true to form, licked Russian Vladimir Putin's backside as he congratulated France on the victory.

Trump is crushing so hard on Putin. You can bet he's gonna put out at the one-on-one summit with his boss, Vladimir.

Congratulations to France, who played extraordinary soccer, on winning the 2018 World Cup. Additionally, congratulations to President Putin and Russia for putting on a truly great World Cup Tournament -- one of the best ever!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2018

Croatian government to pursue civil unions in aftermath of marriage equality ban

After Sunday's vote by the people of Croatia to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage, the Croatian government is signalling they may pass legislation legalizing civil unions instead.

From the New York Times:

Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic’s center-left government said on Monday that it would move ahead with a proposed bill to afford same-sex couples many of the legal rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples, including hospital visitation and inheritance rights, though the bill does not include the right to adopt children.

Mr. Milanovic said he regretted that the referendum had even been held. “I think it did not make us any better, smarter or prettier,” he said.

The state electoral commission said that 66 percent of those who voted answered yes to the question, “Do you agree that marriage is matrimony between a man and a woman?” Turnout was relatively low, with about 38 percent of registered voters casting ballots. Analysts said the turnout suggested that the sluggish economy and 18 percent unemployment rate were more on Croats’ minds than gay marriage.

Croatia passes constitutional ban on marriage equality

The Associated Press is reporting that Croatians on Sunday voted to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage:

The state electoral commission, citing initial results, said 65 percent of those who voted answered "yes" to the referendum question: "Do you agree that marriage is matrimony between a man and a woman?" About 34 percent voted against.

The result meant that Croatia's constitution will be amended to ban same-sex marriage.

The vote has deeply divided Croatia. Liberal groups have said the referendum's question infringes on basic human rights. The Church-backed groups have gathered 750,000 signatures in its support.

The Catholic Church leaders have urged their followers to vote "yes" in the referendum. Nearly 90 percent of Croatians are Roman Catholics.

Watch the new report from Euronews below:

(source)