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Croatia tramples World Cup photographers, then apologizes with kisses

Like an overbearing grandma during the holidays, Team Croatia smothered them in hugs and kisses.

Morgan Sung

on July 11, 2018

Croatia tramples World Cup photographers, then apologizes with kisses

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, sits on the ground after he fell over a photographer when celebrating his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Frank Augstein/AP/REX/Shutterstock

Happy World Cup, everyone!

Team Croatia was (understandably) hyped while celebrating a much-needed goal against England in the semi-finals on Wednesday. In the midst of their victory charge, the team accidentally trampled a few unsuspecting photographers who were just trying to do their jobs.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Thanassis Stavrakis/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9757260cj) Croatia players celebrate after scoring their second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia Russia Soccer WCup Croatia England, Moscow, Russian Federation - 11 Jul 2018 Credit: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP/REX/Shutterstock

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The photographers kept on snapping though.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Frank Augstein/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9757294ci) Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, second right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia Russia Soccer WCup Croatia England, Moscow, Russian Federation - 11 Jul 2018 Credit: Frank Augstein/AP/REX/Shutterstock

The incredibly sweet Croatian players apologized by helping the photographers to their feet, and much like an overbearing grandma during the holidays, smothering them in hugs and kisses. If they had more time, Team Croatia probably would have asked, "Did you eat?" before pinching the photographers' cheeks.