Modi, Trump congratulate France for winning FIFA World Cup 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Sunday joined others in congratulating France for the FIFA World Cup victory against Croatia in the finals in Russia. Apart from congratulating France for the victory, Prime Minister Modi also lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin and the people of Russia for successfully organising the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Here are some of the reactions congratulating France for their 4-2 victory against Croatia:

An excellent match!

Congratulations to France for winning the @FIFAWorldCup. They played wonderfully through the tournament and during the #WorldCupFinal @EmmanuelMacron

I also congratulate Croatia for their spirited game. Their performance in the World Cup has been historic. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2018

I congratulate President Putin and the people of Russia for the successful organisation of the @FIFAWorldCup 2018. The tournament was memorable and widely watched. @KremlinRussia_E @KremlinRussia — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2018

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

Congrats to France for a well played World Cup.

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) July 15, 2018

We the Puducherrians (erstwhile French Territory) won the World Cup.
 Congratulations Friends.
What a mixed team-all French.
Sports unites. — Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) July 15, 2018

What a match! Congratulations Team France  #WorldCupFinal #FrancevsCroatia — Jyotiraditya Scindia (@JM_Scindia) July 15, 2018

What a thrilling end to the #WorldCup!
Congratulations France on your second win at the #WorldCupFinal.
And to Croatia for an outstanding performance!

P.S. Special mention to the President of Croatia for having won our hearts! pic.twitter.com/vQmjmZGoHE — Congress (@INCIndia) July 15, 2018

France won the World Cup for the second time by ending battling Croatia`s dream of a first title with a 4-2 victory on Sunday in one of the most entertaining and action-packed finals for decades.

It was the highest-scoring final since England beat West Germany 4-2 after extra-time in 1966 and the highest in normal time since Brazil beat Sweden 5-2 60 years ago.

France withstood a spirited Croatia assault to lift the trophy for the second time, following their success on home soil 20 years ago, and ensure there was no repeat of two years ago when they were beaten in the European Championship final by Portugal in Paris.