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    ‘World’s hottest footie fan’ Ivana Knoll reveals heartache over Jack Grealish snub – and teases daring Euros outfits

    THE ‘world’s hottest football fan’ Ivana Knoll has revealed her heartbreak after England heartthrob Jack Grealish was scrapped from the Euros team. The newly single Croatian model, 26, stole the limelight at the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and is now in Berlin ready to support her beloved team during the tournament. Ivana was dubbed the ‘world’s hottest footie fan’ after stealing the spotlight at the Qatar World Cup in 2022Credit: InstagramShe told The Sun that she’d be sad not to see Jack Grealish on the pitch this year at the EurosCredit: Dan CharityIvana is now in Berlin after Croatia played their match in the group stagesCredit: instagramJack Grealish was left out of Gareth Southgate’s Euros 2024 teamCredit: ReutersShe exclusively told The Sun that she would be sad not to see the England midfielder on the pitch this year – but said having Grealish missing from the squad gave Croatia a big advantage.She joked: “I’m sad England doesn’t have the best team selected but as a Croatia fan I’m happy. “With Mbappe not playing and all these other big players not playing then we have a bigger chance”.Ivana won footie fans’ hearts with her red and white checkered outfits in the stands at Qatar – and even risked being arrested due to the conservative country’s strict rules. READ MORE ON EURO 2024The 5ft9 model was propelled to stardom after gracing stadiums with her showstopper dresses, catsuits and ensembles – donning a different look for each match. But she revealed to Sun readers that her outfits for the 2024 Euros in Germany will be more daring than ever. The stunning brunette was tight-lipped about exactly what she’d be wearing for each Croatia clash during the group stages – but described her looks as “different” to anything we’d seen before.The model and budding DJ said: “I have prepared some outfits that let’s say are a little bit different.Most read in Euro 2024″I really love fashion and like to look fashionable when I go to the games. It will be fun I cannot wait for you to see”. Ivana recently revealed that she was single as she prepared to hit the Euros after splitting from her boyfriend.‘World Cup’s Sexiest Fan’ Ivana Knoll set to steal limelight at Euro 2024 as she hints at appearance with racy snapsShe confirmed the news to German outlet Bild ahead of the tournament, although she dealt a hammer blow to any men hoping to try their luck.Knoll said: “I had a boyfriend who I was with for 10 years. We broke up last year. Now I’m single, but I’m not looking for a new man at the moment.”Despite fierce competition, the Mediterranean beauty has high hopes that Croatia could win the tournament after a successful start to their 2024 campaign.Ivana graced the stands for each Croatia match wearing a new stunning outfitCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskShe has high hopes for Croatia in the Euros this year after recent success in the previous two World CupsCredit: AlamyThe model and DJ stole the hearts of footie fans around the world in 2022Credit: The Mega AgencyThe side, featuring star midfielder Luka Modric, goes into the Euros off the back of three wins including a victory over Portugal and a draw.Having finished strongly in tournament football over the last decade, storming through to the semi-final at the 2022 World Cup and coming second at the Russia World Cup – victory could be on the cards. She said: “Of course I want Croatia to win, and I support Germany as I was born and raised here. I think that France is one of the best teams, I’m sad to say that as we lost to them but they are an incredible team”. When asked what England players she’ll be watching at the tournament, Ivana said she’d be keeping an eye on England’s top goal scorer Harry Kane.She added: “I think England has a big chance also.”WORLD CUP FAMESpeaking about the reaction to her appearances at the Qatar World Cup Ivana told The Sun: “Qatar was a crazy experience, I never thought something could happen like that.”When things settled down, and I realised what had really happened, it was something that I will never forget.”Everything was amazing, the success of my country and I did things in Qatar that helped many women after me. I was happy about everything that happened.”Despite her glam appearance and others questioning her footie knowledge, Ivana says she has always been a die-hard football fan.She said: “I was at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 before I was even 18. I wanted to go so badly and I had a fight with my father but I made it.”The love for the sport has always been with me, I played as a goalkeeper when I was young, for three years. I wasn’t that good but it was fun.”I was always connected to sports and I’m a big sports fan.”Ivana says despite her family not being as passionate about football as her, she still attended three previous World Cup tournaments.Since her Qatar World Cup success, she has been mingling with A-listers such as Jamie Foxx and Drake and even attended a party hosted by Leonardo Dicaprio.She was recently spotted at the Candian F1 Grand Prix and appeared at other big sporting events such as NBA basketball matches and even boxing at the O2 arena.She also travels around the globe as a DJ playing to huge crowds, having just flown in from a set in Montreal to be in Berlin ahead of the first match.Despite her newfound fame, the model says she’ll never start an OnlyFans page after she claimed fans were deploying tactics to get her to sign up.She revealed that her racy Instagram post had been “reported” and suggested that followers could be behind the pic ban in a bid to get her to move onto the adult content platform.Taking to Instagram she wrote: “Hey guys, I don’t know if you have noticed, but Instagram is reporting everything that I post.”Someone is behind who is trying to force me onto OnlyFans but guys let me tell you this, I will never set up an OnlyFans, like f*** off.”Croatia begin their campaign for glory tonight against Spain in Berlin while Germany thumped Scotland with a 5-1 win in the opening clash of the competition. England plays their first match on Sunday against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.At least 40,000 England fans are expected in the first wave this weekend to support Gareth Southgate’s team. But it’s feared that a 500-strong army of “violence-seeking Serbian hooligans” could descend on the highly anticipated match. The opening game for both sides has already been labelled as a “very high risk” match by German cops with 1,300 extra officers being deployed on matchday as well as heavily increased surveillance.Ivana’s rise to fame
    Croatian model Ivana Knoll, 26, stole the limelight at the Qatar World Cup in 2022, after dazzling fans with her daring outfits despite the risk of arrest.
    She defied authorities in Qatar, a conservative country with strict rules on how women can dress, to put on a racy display and win the hearts of footie fans around the world.
    Draped in the colours of her home country, Ivana made a bold statement in red and white cheques as Croatia stormed to an impressive third position in the tournament.
    Football fanatic Ivana had previously attended the Brazil World Cup in 2014 and the Russia World Cup in 2018 – but it was in Qatar that she was propelled to stardom.
    Since 2022, Ivana has hit headlines around the world, appearing at lavish events with numerous celebs such as Jamie Foxx, F1-star Fernando Alonso and Drake.
    She even attended a party hosted by none other than Leonardo DiCaprio and is now a DJ playing at some of the world’s best venues.
    Born to Croatian parents in Frankfurt Germany, the model spent her younger years playing football as a goalkeeper and later handball.

    Serbian ultra groups such as Headhunters and Gravediggers are among some of the most feared football fans in Europe.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn a bid to stem the violence, The Sun reported that England supporters will be banned from drinking strong lager at the first match – and will be offered Germany shandy instead. England fans had been looking forward to downing the 4.8 per cent strength Bitburger Premium in stadium bars. But the brew will now be replaced by a much weaker alternative.She’ll be in the stands this year to support her home country as well as GermanyCredit: GettyGermany thrashed Scotland 5-1 in the opening match of the tournament last nightCredit: Cover Images More

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    Abdu Rozik boxing fight: Date, start time, TV channel, live stream FREE for Social Knockout 3 clash vs Erali

    ABDU ROZIK has finally booked in for a stunning boxing debut – and it will be a title fight.The social media sensation will be lacing up his gloves to take on rival Erali Boyqobilov as part of the Social Knockout 3 bill in Dubai – with long-term foe Hasbulla waiting in the wings.The fight headlines the Social Knockout 3 cardCredit: https://x.com/ExSportsTokenRozik – from Tajikistan but now based in the UAE – has a whopping 8.3 million followers on Instagram and is a regular at all of the blockbuster boxing events across the world.However Rozik, 20, has had to postpone his wedding to fiancee Amira to train for the bout.He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.”After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.”Rozik was diagnosed with dwarfism as a child and says this fight will be the first for a title in his size.He added: “It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”When is Abdu Rozik’s fight?Abdu Rozil vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6.The fight is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai.Most read in BoxingDubai’s Coca-Cola Arena plays host to the show.What time is Abdu Rozik’s fight on?The Social Knockout 3 fight card kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai – this is 4pm BST/ 11am ET.Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST/ 4pm ET.Abdu Rozik announced his first boxing bout on InstagramCredit: Abdu_Rozik InstagramHow can I watch Abdu Rozik’s fight?Abdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov will be broadcast live on the Ex-Sports App.And organisers have said the live stream will be FREE to watch on the app.What is the full fight card?The full fight card for Social Knockout 3 has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut and takes on close friend Shero.While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.
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    WWE legend Hulk Hogan delivers brutal prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul ‘fight of the century’ after health scare

    WWE legend Hulk Hogan backed Mike Tyson to beat Jake Paul despite his recent health scare because of the “bad dog look in his eye”.Tyson, 57, and Paul, 27, had to move the date of their fight after the boxing legend fell ill while flying from Miami to Los Angeles due to an ulcer flare up.Hulk Hogan predicted Mike Tyson will beat Jake Paul in their boxing boutCredit: GettyTyson’s fight with Paul had to be moved after the boxing legend suffered a health scareCredit: ReutersHogan insists Tyson is still as focused and dangerous as he was in his primeCredit: AFPThe bout is now scheduled for November 15 and will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Hogan, 70, still believes Tyson will best the YouTuber as he still sees the same “scary” fighter he remembers from his prime years in the 80s and 90s.The legendary professional wrestler insists the American is as focused as he was when he wreaked havoc across the boxing world and will “seek and destroy”.Hogan told TMZ: “When he gets focused, he will seek and destroy. Read More on Boxing”I see that bad dog look in his eye now. It’s like when you don’t trust a bad dog, it might bite ya at any time. “That’s the look he’s got. I remember that look from 25 years ago, it’s kind of scary.”Hogan believes that the fight’s postponement is a good thing because both competitors will be at “100 per cent”.The 12-time world champion even predicted this will be the “fight of the century” even though Tyson is almost 60 years old and Paul has only faced one professional boxer in Tommy Fury, who beat him.Most read in BoxingHogan added: “I’m excited about it. I’m kind of glad it’s rescheduled because I don’t want any excuses. I want both men at 100 per cent .”And I’ve got a feeling this is gonna be the fight of the century, brothers. This is gonna be a good one.”Inside Mike Tyson’s Las Vegas mansionHogan dominated the wrestling scene in WWE and WCW when Tyson’s boxing success made headlines around the globe.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.
    The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.
    Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.
    And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.
    Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.
    Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.
    But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009.
    Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam.
    She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.
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    World’s sexiest football fan Ivana Knoll arrives in Germany for Euro 2024 as she puts on curvy display in gym lycras

    IVANA KNOLL has arrived in Germany ahead of Euro 2024.The Croatia superfan built quite a name for herself with her appearances at the Qatar World Cup.Ivana Knoll has arrived in Germany for the EurosCredit: instagramShe is a big Croatia fanCredit: instagramShe rose to prominence after catching the eye at the World CupCredit: instagramIvana is in Berlin ahead of the opener between Germany and ScotlandCredit: instagramShe has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest football fan’ and is now in Berlin ahead of the tournament, which kicks off with Germany vs Scotland on Friday.Ivana, 31, showed off her flawless figure after a workout in her hotel gym.But the Croatian complained the facilities were not up to standard as she posed cheekily for the camera.Ivana dazzled in a low cut top and took several snaps which she posted on Instagram.READ MORE ON IVANA KNOLLThe model proved a big hit on the social media platform at the World Cup, increasing her follower count by millions.Ivana has been busy in recent days after DJing at the Candian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday.And the former Miss Croatia has landed in Germany without her boyfriend following a recent split.Knoll said: “I had a boyfriend who I was with for 10 years. We broke up last year. Now I’m single, but I’m not looking for a new man at the moment.”Most read in FootballKnoll is known for her particularly revealing outfits and has left fans dying to know whether she has any tricks up her sleeve for her trip to Germany.However, she remains undecided, although it’s inevitable that she will attract a lot of attention throughout the competition regardless of what she wears.Ivana Knoll boosted her followers by millions after QatarCredit: GettyShe has arrived in Germany single after breaking up with her long-term boyfriendCredit: Instagram @knolldollWorld Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll reveals career change as she shows off hidden talent in racy outfit-“I don’t know exactly which ones I’m going to wear yet. I’ll probably have spontaneous ideas,” she added.”Then I’ll either have something quickly tailored. Or I’ll stick the Croatian flag on clothes that I like. That’s what I did in Qatar.” More

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    Shock moment Brazil-loving OnlyFans model gets on tube wearing NOTHING with just body paint to cover modesty

    AN OnlyFans modelled stripped off on the London Underground and wore nothing but bodypaint to cover her modesty.Tyffany Santos is an influencer and adult content creator from Brazil.OnlyFans model Tyffany Santos caught the eye with an audacious stuntCredit: JAM PRESSShe travelled around London nakedCredit: JAM PRESSOnly bodypaint protected her modestyCredit: JAM PRESSShe mingled with tourists around Piccadilly CircusCredit: JAM PRESSTyffany wanted to show off her love for the Brazil national teamCredit: JAM PRESSAnd she showed off her love for her national team by covering her body in paint in the style of the team kit.Tyfanny spent four hours painting her body according to Brazilian outlet Odia.A yellow and green ‘top’, including the Brazil crest, paired with blue ‘shorts’ meant she looked the part.Tyfanny travelled on the tube around London in front of bewildered onlookers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe filmed her travels too, getting on at Queensway tube station before exiting the underground at Piccadilly Circus, where she wondered the streets surrounded by tourists.Tyffany revealed she did not aim to cause a stir, but instead wanted to pay homage to the Brazil national team.She said: “I wanted to pay homage to Brazil and show pride in my roots, our football has no comparison. I’m a passionate fan.”The intention was purely as a fan of the team. I hope people can see beyond the controversies. Most read in Football”When you’re a true fan, it’s normal to want to pay homage.”She is not the first OnlyFans model to pull off such a stunt, with Arsenal fan Arabella Mia controversially visiting The Emirates wearing nothing but a kit made of body paint.The adult content creator caused a stir with the stuntCredit: JAM PRESSSeven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing icon More

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    Mike Tyson, 57, wants to fight Anthony Joshua if he knocks out Jake Paul in rescheduled bout

    BOXING legend Mike Tyson is eyeing a shock showdown with Anthony Joshua.The former undisputed heavyweight champion is set to return to the ring in November for a controversial crossover clash with Jake Paul.Mike Tyson will throw down with Jake Paul in a controversial crossover clashCredit: AFPThe pair will throw down in a Texas tussle live on NetflixCredit: NETLFIXIron Mike has revealed he’d love to face Anthony Joshua in a charity match after facing PaulCredit: GETTYIron Mike has got himself in tip-top shape for his first foray to the ring since his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.And the International Boxing Hall of Famer, 57, has grand plans to share the ring with Joshua – albeit in a charity bout.When asked about the prospect of sharing the ring with AJ for a good cause, he told TMZ: “I’m very interested.”If doing that means we can have a bigger charity exponent, well so be it, I’m down to do that, too.READ MORE IN BOXING”I would love to [fight Joshua]. That would be mind-blowing.”Before he can think of a charity clash with AJ, Tyson must first get through YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – who will be 31 YEARS his junior on fight night.And former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua admits he has concerns for Tyson’s health.During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the 34-year-old said: “He’s [Mike Tyson] older now.Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCredit: The Sun”I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul because of youth – that’s the only thing.”The booking of Tyson vs Paul sparked outrage in the boxing community, with fans publicly venting their disgust at the latter.Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul lifestyles compared But Joshua, surprisingly, is a fan of Paul’s gimmick-driven fights.He said: “I personally think it’s really good.”I think the boxing hardcores, they don’t like it because they think, ‘Why are they disrespecting our sport?'”But I think that person brings all these people into boxing which benefits everyone else. Everyone viewing helps.”Tyson and Paul were due to trade blows on July 20 but their Texas tussle was pushed back to November 15 following a medical emergency for the former.Joshua, meanwhile, was last in action in March, brutally knocking out former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the second round of their Saudi showdown.How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch. More

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    Jack Fincham wants Love Island showdown with Tommy Fury after ‘winning in life again’ with boxing return and weight loss

    JACK FINCHAM is eyeing a Love Island showdown against Tommy Fury after getting himself fighting fit mentally and physically. The reality TV star – who won the hit ITV show in 2018 – boxed as an amateur before walking away from the sport in his 20s. Love Island winner Jack Fincham is eyeing a fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram @jack_charlesfTommy Fury also starred on Love IslandCredit: SplashBut amid the boom in celebrity-style crossover bouts, Fincham is back in boxing and returns at Crypto Fight Night on Saturday. He faces Isaac Taylor, the brother of his former opponent Anthony who he shared four exhibition rounds with in 2022. Fincham won his last fight in Dubai in April against influencer Ahmed Mousa and now has the likes of Fury and KSI in his sights. He told SunSport: “They were struggling to find me an opponent at first but then Anthony actually messaged me himself asking, ‘Would you fight my brother?’READ MORE IN BOXING”I said, ‘Yeah, course. No problem.’ I want to leave a mark on this type of boxing because I want to eventually fight Tommy Fury.”I could easily fight KSI, easily. They’re the sort of people that I want to be boxing and I know I’m more than capable of beating them.”I’ve got a lot more self-confidence now since I’ve been training and the quality of sparring I’m having, these people are not as good as me in my opinion.”Fury is unbeaten at 10-0 and last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in KSI, 30, and Jake Paul, 27. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the 25-year-old has not returned since – after having hand surgery – as Fincham raised doubts over his boxing aspirations. He said: “I’ve said this in the past, I think Tommy’s great, really nice guy but is his heart really in boxing? I don’t think so.Mike Tyson issues chilling threat to Jake Paul in first message since Netflix showdown fight was postponed”He’s earning a lot of money from other stuff and I don’t think he needs boxing at the minute. I don’t think he’s going to go into any 50-50 fights, why would he?”I don’t think at the minute he wants to go into a fight against anyone who may have a chance of beating him. His excuse is, ‘They’re not bringing money to the table.'”Well, they are. It’s definitely a fight I’d like, have a couple in between and then do that.”Fincham dropped a sensational THREE STONE before his boxing return earlier in the year. It paved the way for the familiar feeling of victory in the ring – but one he had not tasted since his teenager amateur boxing years. Fincham, 32, said: “It felt amazing. I haven’t felt like that in years, the last fight I won was back in the amateurs and obviously I boxed Anthony Taylor in between that.”It was just an amazing feeling. It was a nice, familiar feeling like, ‘Ah this is what it used to f***ing fell like.'”I proved myself right, I wasn’t supposed to fight until this card or even afterwards around September time but I thought, ‘F*** it, I’ll just fight now.'”I took that fight on six-weeks notice and came down from 104 kilos. All round you just feel like you’re winning in life again.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Other stuff starts going right for you, others jobs start coming in, you look healthy, you look fit. Everything is better.”
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    Mike Tyson told biting Jake Paul’s EAR OFF would be ‘legendary’ by former world champion

    CARL FROCH has urged Mike Tyson to replicate his infamous ear bite on Jake Paul claiming: “That would be legendary.”The heavyweight boxing icon faces the YouTuber-turned-boxer on November 15 in Texas. Mike Tyson infamously bit Evander Holyfield’s ear in 1997Credit: AFPJake Paul faces Tyson on November 15Credit: GettyFroch has scrutinised the bout due to the 30-year age gap between them.But he would be a happy viewer if Tyson rolled back the clock and performed the same bite that landed him in hot water in 1997. Froch told Best Anonymous Casinos: “Mike Tyson is a bit of a livewire and you can only frustrate him for so long before he does something about it.”I felt like biting Andre Ward’s ear off, I gave it a little nibble I apologised after the fight because I was so frustrated, but I would’ve never ripped it out or taken a chunk out like Tyson did because I’m not a lunatic. I was like; ‘Stop holding me’, because you can’t do anything.READ MORE IN BOXING”I was like; ‘Stop holding me’, because you can’t do anything. So I get where Tyson’s coming from it’s just instinctive. “If Tyson bites Jake Paul’s ear off that would be legendary.”Tyson was banned from boxing for 15 months and handed a $3million for sinking his teeth into Holyfield’s ear. The two later made up but Iron Mike would never hold heavyweight gold again before his retirement in 2005. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson did return in 2020 for an eight-round exhibition with Roy Jones Jr which ended in a draw. It was the last time he was in the ring meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showcase their jacked physiques ahead of insane body transformations Tyson was forced to pull out of his initial July 20 fight date with Paul after suffering an ulcer flare up when flying from Miami to Los Angeles. He was advised to take a break from training and as a result, the controversial clash faces a four-month delay. Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More