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NEYMAR is getting over Brazil’s World Cup woes by dropping a cheeky like on the world’s most beautiful footballer’s eye-catching Instagram thong upload.The Brazil poster boy, 30, was unable to guide his country to a sixth world title in Qatar.
Ana Maria Markovic’s thong upload has fans purring… and Neymar likingCredit: INSTAGRAM
The Croatian is seen as the most beautiful footballerCredit: INSTAGRAM
The blonde bombshell plays in Switzerland for GrasshopperCredit: @anamxrkovic
Markovic’s post caught Neymar’s attentionCredit: Reuters
Strong performances in the group stages, as well as the round of 16 against South Korea, ultimately meant nothing as they were dumped out in the quarters by 2018 finalists Croatia on penalties.
Croatia happened to have the world’s most beautiful football player sporting their colours.
Women’s international star Ana Maria Markovic stripped down to a thong and wore the Croatian shirt in support.
Croatia went on to lose their semi-final 3-0 to Argentina, but the performance left the Grasshopper women’s ace proud.
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She captioned the eye-catching thong upload: “Whatever, I’m still proud of you.”
And blonde bombshell Markovic may have converted Neymar into a Croatia fan before the defeat.
The Paris Saint-Germain star liked the 23-year-old’s post.
In fact, Markovic’s post was so good it had Argentine’s in the comments apologising for the World Cup semi-final demolition.
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One replied: “Sorry we had to beat you.”
An eagle-eyed fan who spotted Neymar in the likes said: “Neymar is quick huh.”
Markovic wore a Croatian shirt in support of the men’s teamCredit: INSTAGRAM
Croatia lost their semi-final 3-0 to ArgentinaCredit: INSTAGRAM More

THE “World Cup’s hottest fan” has tried to cheer up crushed Croatian fans with a bikini-busting snap after they were beaten by Argentina. Stunning Ivana Knoll hailed her nation’s football heroes for their incredible efforts after they crashed out of the tournament
Ivana Knoll tried to raise the spirits of crushed Croatians with a sizzling snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
She praised her team for their stellar achievements in the World Cup – while taking a swipe at referee Daniele OrsatoCredit: INSTAGRAM
But the brunette beauty also took the opportunity to share some choice words towards referee Daniele Orsato following his controversial penalty decision.
In a sizzling yet scathing social media post, the model made it clear she held the Italian official responsible for their 3-0 defeat.
Ivana shared two jaw-dropping snaps of her celebrating in the stadium in one of her signature red-and-white ensembles.
Sporting a plunging halterneck bikini top paired with figure-hugging leggings, the Croatian beauty gave devastated supporters a reason to smile.
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She then praised Zlatko Dalić’s men for their achievements in the 2022 World Cup, before taking a shot at the referee for his ruling.
The 30-year-old wrote in her Instagram caption: “Sometimes we play amazing, sometimes not so well.
“Sometimes in the semi-finals we have bad referee like yesterday to give penalty for nothing and losing the chance to get the trophy.
“Sometimes we are underrated and then we show the way home to the most favored team, that is football…
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“But the most important thing, we are A SMALL COUNTRY WITH A BIG HEART and I am proud to be a Croatian forever and ever!”
Croatia were swept aside by a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina, with the magician scoring once and setting up another.
Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez scored twice, including a fine second following quite the incredible assist from Messi.
But this all came after Luka Modric and Co were left furious with the award of the penalty for Argentina’s opener.
Dominic Livakovic came charging out of the net and took out Alvarez, sending the striker tumbling to the ground.
Argentina was awarded a penalty for the clash – which Messi scored – while Livakovic was booked for the challenge.
Croatian midfielder Modric later slammed Orsato as “one of the worst” referees to step foot on the pitch, branding him a “disaster.”
The team’s army of fans – including heartthrob Ivana – inevitably agreed with his condemnation after Croatia’s hopes for world glory were dashed.
But the German-born beauty reminded her 2.8million followers that they weren’t going home empty-handed.
She encouraged Croatians to take solace in the fact that they managed to sensationally knock five-time champs Brazil out.
Taking to her Instagram story, she added: “How I feel after yesterday? To be honest, very disappointed and sad…
“But then I say to myself: can you imagine how is Brazil doing right now, we kicked them out and Argentina is in the finals.
“Remember: there is always someone who is in more pain than you.”
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Although Croatia will no longer compete in the finals, they will return to the stadium for a third-place playoff on Saturday.
They will take on either France or Morocco, depending on who loses in Wednesday’s game.
The model has been hailed as football’s hottest fanCredit: Splash
She said she was ‘disappointed’ with the result of the semi-final clash against ArgentinaCredit: Rex More

THE “World Cup’s hottest fan” was spotted being mobbed by a huge crowd of fans in Qatar.Croatian model Ivana Knoll, 30, was seen surrounded by swarms of adoring supporters who asked for photos and videos of the social media star.
The model has pushed the limit of Qatar’s modesty laws, garnering praise from her fansCredit: PA
She was mobbed in Doha with adoring fansCredit: Instagram
She captioned the post: “My usual day in Doha looks like this.”
“Guys you are the best!”
The model and businesswoman seemed unfazed by the gawking passerbys, brushing it off as normal.
She was barely visible in the clip as the men tried to get a photo with her.
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Ivana earlier denied reports that she had promised to strip naked if her team wins the tournament.
The German-born brunette, who was wearing a Croatian flag at the time, was reported as saying: “If that happens, the flag falls…”
But Ivana, who has taken the Qatar competition by storm with her racy red-and-white outfits, has since denied that she would bare all for her country.
Taking to her Instagram story, Ivana wrote in a mixture of English, Croatian, and German: “Fake news! The lies of the media. I don’t take off my shirt if Croatia wins the championship.”
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She went on: “I will not get naked if Croatia wins the World Cup. Thank you!”
It comes as Ivana celebrated reaching two million followers on Instagram, just eight days after she hit the one million milestone.
“Thank you so so much! Love you all.” she posted on her Instagram story.
Ivana also trolled Brazil’s Richarlison, after Croatia knocked the five-times World Cup champions out in the Quarter-Finals on penalties.
Imitating the Spurs striker’s signature pigeon dance, she accompanied the video with the savage message: “Do your pigeon dance on your way back home.”
Ivana was in the stadium to watch her team knock out Brazil, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final clash with Lionel Messi’s Argentina on Tuesday at 7pm.
But her outfits haven’t gone over well with everyone in the World Cup host nation, where both men and women are expected to cover up.
Ivana designs and sells her own bikinis, swimsuits, and other revealing clothing, all in the distinctive red-and-white chequerboard pattern of the Croatian flag.
She previously made a splash at the 2018 World Cup in Russia where her outfits were noticed.
Ivana claimed she wasn’t aware of the rules on clothing in Qatar, saying: “First I was thinking if the World Cup is happening there, they for sure will allow everything to make it comfortable for all fans without any of their restrictions.
“Then I heard about the rules and I was shocked. In the dress code, you’re forbidden from showing your shoulders, knees, belly and neck.
“I was like, ‘OMG, I don’t even have clothes covering that all’.”
She went viral recently when two men were caught sneakily snapping Ivana as she walked past them in the stadium.
But she told host Piers Morgan on TalkTV that she had encountered no problems with her outfit choices in Qatar, and even had families with children asking to take pictures with her.
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She appeared to be stopped by Qatari security ahead of the Brazil-Croatia game when a man and women in official World Cup tabards could be seen in deep discussion with her in the stands.
But she was able to watch the full game following the conversation with the stewards.
She was recently stopped by security and questioned about her outfitCredit: PA
The model has said she has no fear of punishment from Qatari officialsCredit: Instagram
Security stopped her to question her on FridayCredit: PA More