This Photo of a Celebrating Macron Captures the Excitement of France’s World Cup Win

Posted Jul 17, 2018
French President Emmanuel Macron didn't hide his emotions when France beat Croatia in the World Cup final Sunday. A photo that went viral on social media shows Macron jumping for joy inside the official box, where staid faces and composed clapping are the norm. Throughout the game photographers captured Macron’s sheer happiness at his country’s performance. (Slate)

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