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World Cup finals 2018: Reactions to Mbappe, Putin's umbrella guy and BTS

Allez les bleus

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France took home the World Cup after 20 years when it won the finals against Croatia. Here are the funniest reactions and observations about Mbappe, Macron, Putin and gang

1. First things first: Take that Trump (and Le Pen)

Trump: Immigration into Europe is "very, very sad," "a shame" that harms the fabric of the continent.

France: pic.twitter.com/BHwhqjjqIF
— Kurt Walters (@kurtdwalters) July 15, 2018

2. How proud were you when you heard BTS' song playing at the World Cup Finals? #AsianPride, everybody

2 types of people will tune into Fifa World Cup Finals 2018

1. those wanting to see France vs. Croatia
2. those wanting to hear Fake Love - BTS & Power - EXO blasted through the stadium #BTS @BTS_twt
— goldenbunny | ia- (@maknaebunnykook) July 15, 2018

3. It'll finally be socially acceptable to get thirsty for the 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe

So Mbappe will be 23 years old in the next World Cup. pic.twitter.com/jybKW3Vfkt
— Osas Cruz (@OsasCruz) July 15, 2018

4. Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist protest punk group, takes responsibility for the interruption at the finals

“Execute those pitch invaders now.” pic.twitter.com/Nja5EgKeCJ
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) July 15, 2018

5. For the last time, football is NOT coming home

So football is not coming home but extending its gap year to learn French.
— Aisling Bea (@WeeMissBea) July 15, 2018

6. This gag will never get old. Waka waka, this time for Africa!

Congratulations Africa on winning the World Cup.#WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/ecKRbRPCC9
— Filipe Orlando (@MrFilipeOrlando) July 15, 2018

7. Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and French dreamboat (I mean, president) Emmanuel Macron get cosy in the rain

Isn't it nice to see politicians liking each other for a change. #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/BaevBdS8IL
— Brexit Bin #FBPE (@BrexitBin) July 15, 2018

8. Cue fans of The Notebook: "I WAITED FOR YOU!"