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11 July 2018

The king and queen of Belgium can't hide their dismay as France win World Cup semi-final 1-0 to the ecstasy of Macron

Le Beautiful game! The king and queen of Belgium can't hide their dismay as France win World Cup semi-final 1-0 to the ecstasy of Macron, Pamela Anderson and millions in Paris - but will England join them in final?

  • Fans celebrate in streets of France after defeating Belgium at the first World Cup semi-final in St Petersburg 
  • Emmanual Macron jumped to celebrate first and only goal of game from Samuel Umtiti early in second half  
  • Jubilant scenes in Paris as the country awaits England v Croatia result and looks ahead to World Cup final 
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Thousands of football fans have flooded the streets of Paris after France won their match against Belgium to secure a place in the World Cup final against the winner of England's game tonight.
Centre-back Samuel Umtiti scored the first and only goal of the game within the first six minutes of the second half, sending his team to play either Croatia or the Three Lions on Sunday.
It is the third time in the last six World Cup tournaments that the country has made the finals, which is a better record than any other team in this year's competition. 
As President Emmanuel Macron sprang in the air to celebrate his nation's victory, the Belgian royals appeared glum in their seats beside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. 
His joy was mirrored back home in France as supporters celebrated with flares and flags as their English counterparts look ahead to their own semi-final.
Macron celebrates France's victory over Belgium, whose King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were pictured looking sullen in their seats while FIFA president Gianni Infantino stood between them  
Macron celebrates France's victory over Belgium, whose King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were pictured looking sullen in their seats while FIFA president Gianni Infantino stood between them  
President Emmanuel Macron celebrates as King Philippe of Belgium (far left) looks on as France secured their victory in the semi-final 
President Emmanuel Macron celebrates as King Philippe of Belgium (far left) looks on as France secured their victory in the semi-final 
Supporters lit flares as they made their way down the Champs-Elyses in Paris following the semi-final win that has secured them a place facing either England or Croatia 
Supporters lit flares as they made their way down the Champs-Elyses in Paris following the semi-final win that has secured them a place facing either England or Croatia 
The central streets of Paris were crammed with football fans following France's victory over Belgium in St Petersburg, Russia, last night 
The central streets of Paris were crammed with football fans following France's victory over Belgium in St Petersburg, Russia, last night 
Flares were lit in central Paris as fans celebrate their country earning a place in the World Cup final by defeating Belgium in St Petersburg, Russia 
Flares were lit in central Paris as fans celebrate their country earning a place in the World Cup final by defeating Belgium in St Petersburg, Russia 
Thousands of French fans have flooded the streets of Paris to celebrate their country making it through to the World Cup final on Sunday 
Thousands of French fans have flooded the streets of Paris to celebrate their country making it through to the World Cup final on Sunday 
The streets of Paris were covered in French football fans as the nation waits to find out who it will face in the finals - England or Croatia 
The streets of Paris were covered in French football fans as the nation waits to find out who it will face in the finals - England or Croatia 
Fans took to the streets of France to set off flares in celebration of the team progressing into the World Cup semi-finals which will be held on Sunday
Fans took to the streets of France to set off flares in celebration of the team progressing into the World Cup semi-finals which will be held on Sunday
Fans waved the French flag down the Champs-Elyses as the nation celebrated their team's defeat of Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals last night 
Fans waved the French flag down the Champs-Elyses as the nation celebrated their team's defeat of Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals last night 
Thousands flocked to the streets of central Paris after France beat Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals and will now face either Croatia or England 
Thousands flocked to the streets of central Paris after France beat Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals and will now face either Croatia or England 
Fans have taken to the streets with flags and football shirts to mark France's place in the final, when they will play either England or Croatia 
Fans have taken to the streets with flags and football shirts to mark France's place in the final, when they will play either England or Croatia 
Pamela Anderson, girlfriend of French player Adil Rami, celebrates with a friend the semi final victory at the stadium in St Petersburg on Tuesday
Pamela Anderson, girlfriend of French player Adil Rami, celebrates with a friend the semi final victory at the stadium in St Petersburg on Tuesday
Rowdy fans throw debris at police in Paris after France win
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French supporters celebrate on the streets of Marseille as they look forward to battling either England or Croatia in Sunday's World Cup final 
French supporters celebrate on the streets of Marseille as they look forward to battling either England or Croatia in Sunday's World Cup final 
Supporters set off flares in the streets of central Paris to celebrate France making the finals of this year's World Cup in Russia 
Supporters set off flares in the streets of central Paris to celebrate France making the finals of this year's World Cup in Russia 
France's players celebrate scoring the winning goal of the World Cup's first semi-final this year against Belgium as England looks ahead to its own semi-final  
France's players celebrate scoring the winning goal of the World Cup's first semi-final this year against Belgium as England looks ahead to its own semi-final  
French supporters climb on a bus as they celebrate on Rue Montmartre their team's victory after the World Cup 2018 semi final match between France and Belgium
French supporters climb on a bus as they celebrate on Rue Montmartre their team's victory after the World Cup 2018 semi final match between France and Belgium
A supporter brandishes a lit flare on the streets of Paris as football fans celebrate the country earning a place in the World Cup semi-finals 
A supporter brandishes a lit flare on the streets of Paris as football fans celebrate the country earning a place in the World Cup semi-finals 
Jubilant scenes in Paris turned ugly as supporters on the Champs-Elyses turned over barriers and threw missiles as police were called in 
Jubilant scenes in Paris turned ugly as supporters on the Champs-Elyses turned over barriers and threw missiles as police were called in 
Supporters shake a passing car in celebration of France winning the semi-finals on Tuesday night as Marseille erupted into spontaneous celebrations 
Supporters shake a passing car in celebration of France winning the semi-finals on Tuesday night as Marseille erupted into spontaneous celebrations 
French President Emmanuel Macron greets Belgium's Queen Mathilde and King Philippe as they prepare to watch their countries do battle  
French President Emmanuel Macron greets Belgium's Queen Mathilde and King Philippe as they prepare to watch their countries do battle  
France fans celebrate by the Arc De Triomphe after semi-final win
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People clamber onto public transport in central Paris as France progress to the final match of the tournament and England prepare for the semi-final tonight 
People clamber onto public transport in central Paris as France progress to the final match of the tournament and England prepare for the semi-final tonight 
A host of Premier League stars were on show in the first semi-final, at which President Emmanuel Macron was pictured greeting Queen Mathilde and King Philippe.
Maria Salaues, girlfriend of France's Paul Pogba of France was spotted in the stands at Saint Petersburg Stadium alongside Charlotte Pirroni, girlfriend of Florian Thauvin. 
Police clash with a French fan on the Champs-Elyses after the country's World Cup semi-final victory in St Petersburgh, Russia, last night 
Police clash with a French fan on the Champs-Elyses after the country's World Cup semi-final victory in St Petersburgh, Russia, last night 
Riot vans were deployed along the Champs-Elyses as scenes grew uglier amid the celebrations throughout central Paris last night as France looks ahead to the final 
Riot vans were deployed along the Champs-Elyses as scenes grew uglier amid the celebrations throughout central Paris last night as France looks ahead to the final 
A fan brandishes a Jules Rimet replica as France celebrates its nation's victory in the semi-final against Belgium as England prepares to face Croatia 
A fan brandishes a Jules Rimet replica as France celebrates its nation's victory in the semi-final against Belgium as England prepares to face Croatia 
Fans lifted barriers in central Paris as police were called in to deal with ever uglier scenes following France's victory over Belgium in Russia 
Fans lifted barriers in central Paris as police were called in to deal with ever uglier scenes following France's victory over Belgium in Russia 
Supporters concealed their faces with scarves as barriers were knocked over in increasingly chaotic scenes as police tried to quell chaos in central Paris 
Supporters concealed their faces with scarves as barriers were knocked over in increasingly chaotic scenes as police tried to quell chaos in central Paris 
Rafael Szabo, wife of Belgium's Axel Witzel, showed her support during the first semi-final of the World Cup, which saw her husband's team kicked out of the tournament  
Rafael Szabo, wife of Belgium's Axel Witzel, showed her support during the first semi-final of the World Cup, which saw her husband's team kicked out of the tournament  
French midfielder Paul Pogba's Bolivian girlfriend, Maria Saues, cheered him on from the stands as the team secured a spot in the final 
French midfielder Paul Pogba's Bolivian girlfriend, Maria Saues, cheered him on from the stands as the team secured a spot in the final 
Rafaella Szabo, the wife of Axel Witsel of Belgium, blows a kiss as her husband's team crashes out of the tournament on Tuesday night 
Rafaella Szabo, the wife of Axel Witsel of Belgium, blows a kiss as her husband's team crashes out of the tournament on Tuesday night 
Charlotte Pirroni, girlfriend of Florian Thauvin, was also spotted among the crowds of supporters in Russia where France marched to victory 
Charlotte Pirroni, girlfriend of Florian Thauvin, was also spotted among the crowds of supporters in Russia where France marched to victory 
Tonight England will face Croatia in the second semi-final in what has been the Three Lions' best World Cup in 28 years.
Captain Harry Kane said he and his men were determined to make fans back home proud following on from his squad's win against Sweden on Saturday.
Rachel Legrain Trapani, girlfriend of Benjamin Pavard of France was also spotted at the St Petersburg stadium where France bagged a place in the finals  
Rachel Legrain Trapani, girlfriend of Benjamin Pavard of France was also spotted at the St Petersburg stadium where France bagged a place in the finals  
Belgium's Queen Mathilde and King Philippe, French President Emmanuel Macron and Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders arrive for the semi-final
Belgium's Queen Mathilde and King Philippe, French President Emmanuel Macron and Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders arrive for the semi-finalAlso eagerly awaiting the semi-final's start was Isabelle Matuidi, wife of Blaise Matuidi of France, who have won a place in the World Cup final  
Also eagerly awaiting the semi-final's start was Isabelle Matuidi, wife of Blaise Matuidi of France, who have won a place in the World Cup final  
Maria Salaues - girlfriend of French player Paul Pogba - is pictured celebrating in the stands ahead of France's semi-final victory over Belgium
Maria Salaues - girlfriend of French player Paul Pogba - is pictured celebrating in the stands ahead of France's semi-final victory over Belgium

Semi-final stampede 

More than two dozen football fans were hurt in a stampede in Nice when revellers let off firecrackers moments before the final whistle of France's win on Tuesday.
The city on the French Riviera remains on edge two years after an Islamist militant killed 86 people with a truck on Bastille Day.
'There was a crowd surge after firecrackers were detonated,' the city prefecture's Jean-Gabriel said, adding  27 people were injured. 
'Most of the injuries are glass cuts and bruising picked up when people fell.' 
'We know there is a big game ahead with the semi-final but we are feeling good and we're confident,' he told the BBC. 
'We just have to go again. We are enjoying it and we've got keep doing what we are doing and make the country proud.'
Coach Gareth Southgate said it was an 'incredible feeling' to lead the side into their first semi-final since 1990 after Dele Alli and Harry Maguire netted a goal each against Sweden.
The Three Lions play Croatia in the Luzhniki Stadium at 7pm and coach Gareth Southgate today told the BBC he was optimistic about England's future regardless of the outcome of the semi-final. 
'This team is nowhere near the level they're going to be capable of, partly because of their age, but also because they'll have more big-match experiences over the next few years with their clubs and with us,' he said. 
'We are excited about the future but we want to make the most of this opportunity as well.' 
Minutes after the team's latest win, man-of-the-match goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said England can create its own history and go all the way.
Rachel Legrain Trapani, girlfriend of Benjamin Pavard, was among the French supporters at the St Petersburg stadium on Tuesday night 
Rachel Legrain Trapani, girlfriend of Benjamin Pavard, was among the French supporters at the St Petersburg stadium on Tuesday night 
Belgium assistant manager Thierry Henry hugs Franck Le Gall, doctor of France in the tunnel before the warm-up for the semi-final game  
Belgium assistant manager Thierry Henry hugs Franck Le Gall, doctor of France in the tunnel before the warm-up for the semi-final game  
Belgium players during the warm up before the match that denied them a spot in the World Cup final as France came a step closer to winning the tournament 
Belgium players during the warm up before the match that denied them a spot in the World Cup final as France came a step closer to winning the tournament 

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