Emir of Qatar

Omnipresent Macron stirs critics with World Cup final role

Macron strode onto the pitch after the game, notably grabbing Mbappe in front of the TV cameras and holding the striker’s head to his chest
The famously tactile leader stood next to the Emir of Qatar in the line of VIPs as they handed over awards and medals to the players in the closing ceremony

By AFP · 19 December 2022