JUBILANT France fans partied in the streets as they celebrated their amazing World Cup triumph. Les Bleus are now two-time world champions after beating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow.
France supporters in Paris celebrate after winning the World Cup
Thousands had gathered at the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars to watch their nation in action on the big screen.
But as more and more arrived, police closed off the area for safety.
According to reports, fans threw bottles at cop cars and clashed with police in the streets before backup arrived.
Paris police warned: “The Champ de Mars fan zone is full, for security reasons we ask you to no longer converge at the entrances and try not to return to the site.”
The streets of Paris are red, white and blue in support of France against Croatia
Les Bleus became world champions for just the second time after their stunning win over Croatia in Moscow.
Supporters not in Russia flocked to the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars where they could watch the showdown on the big screen.
The blue, white and red of France’s flag can be seen draped over fans’ shoulders, painted on their faces and lining shop windows.
France manage Didier Deschamps named the same starting XI which beat Belgium 1-0 in the semi-final.
Premier League stars Paul Pogba, Hugo Lloris, N’Golo Kante and Olivier Giroud made the cut.
Croatia, on the other hand, failed in their aim to be named world champions for the first time in their history.
Their 2-1 win over England in the semi-final sealed their place in the final and left the country ecstatic.
Croatia also stuck with their tried and trusted for the huge clash.
Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic, who both scored against the Three Lions, kept their place.
For more information: The Sun
By Toby Gannon
Source The Sun
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