Croatian fan Dubrauko Flegar (2nd R), 51, who hopes to get a ticket for the soccer World Cup final match, poses for a picture at a cafe in Nikolskaya Street in central Moscow, Russia July 13, 2018. REUTERS/Tom Balmforth
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Croatian soccer fan Dubravko Flegar was so keen to support his team in the World Cup that he tried to drive to Russia, only to be turned back when he attempted to cross into annexed Crimea.
As a result he missed his team's quarter final on July 7 but Croatia's successful run all the way to a final against France given him time to re-draw his travel plans and finaly make it to Russia.
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