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Croatia gears up to give heroes' welcome to World Cup team

(ANSA) - ZAGREB - Fans are pouring in from throughout the country as Croatia gears up to give a heroes' welcome to the national team despite its loss to France in the World Cup final. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the celebrations at the central square in the capital Zagreb on Monday after the players fly in from Russia. State TV has urged citizens to come out and enjoy "the historic moment" of the players' return, while other media have described the players as "our heroes." (ANSA).