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    World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ risks breaking modesty laws with VERY racy outfit after slamming ‘disaster’ Qatar tournament

    A WOMAN dubbed the “World Cup’s hottest fan” dared to risk breaking Qatar’s modesty laws with a very racy outfit to support her team. Croatian beauty Ivana Knoll donned a plunging red and white checkerboard dress in honour of her country’s coat of arms.
    Ivana Knoll showed off her assets – and support – for Croatia ahead of their match against MoroccoCredit: Instagram/knolldoll
    The 30-year-old beauty dared to risk breaking Qatar’s strict rules when wearing her figure-hugging ensembleCredit: Instagram/knolldoll
    She proved her patriotism in the figure-hugging hooded ensemble as she headed to the Al-Bayat stadium for the game against Morocco.
    The 30-year-old supporter snubbed strict warnings to keep outfits conservative despite the soaring temperatures.
    Ivana uploaded two snaps to Instagram flaunting her curves and her country’s colours to rally Croatia footie fans ahead of the game.
    She even boldly tagged FIFA – who have reiterated Qatar’s strict rules on clothing at the World Cup – in her posts on Wednesday.
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    Ivana beamed at the camera while posing both inside and outside the stadium while sporting a bold red lip.
    She had taken inspiration from Croatia’s kit to create the dramatic look dedicated to her beloved team.
    The model and influencer joked in the caption: “We didn’t play the best today, but it’s only a warm-up. Let’s go on Sunday!”
    Although her clothing may have raised some eyebrows, Ivana didn’t spare a thought for the consequences she could face for daring to bare.
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    Glam footie fans risk being slapped with huge fines or even put behind bars if they flash their figures in Qatar.
    Although non-Qatari women don’t need to wear the abaya – the long, black robe – their tops must cover their midriff and shoulders, and skirts, dresses and trousers must cover the knees.
    Women travelling in to the Arab nation are also banned from wearing any tight clothing, or flashing any cleavage.
    WAGS were advised to wear a scarf around their necks in a bid to cover up their busts.
    But Ivana seems to have found a loophole in the draconian rules – as her revealing outfit still covered her hair, shoulders and legs in compliance.
    The former Miss Croatia has so far avoided creating an international incident over her fashion choices with her sneaky strategy.
    But she wasn’t scared to criticise Qatar’s World Cup, branding it a “disaster” after her itinerary was left in chaos.
    The stunning brunette told her 570k Instagram followers the winter tournament has “the worst organization in history.”
    She complained that some of her pals still hadn’t received their ‘Hayya’ cards – the personalised document required by all visitors attending World Cup matches in Qatar.
    Although Ivana was still able to cheer on her team during Croatia’s opening Group F match, she dubbed the sporting event a “circus”.
    Before touching down for the tournament, the superfan shared a sexy picture of herself in a revealing swimsuit alongside the caption: “How I will dress in Qatar.”
    The clothing brand owner has wowed the world with her appearance at the World Cup in both 2014 and 2018.

    Ivana – dubbed ‘Croatia’s sexiest cheerleader’ has recently become renowned on TikTok after posting a string of flirty clips.
    Her legion of followers went wild after she posted a vid twerking back in 2020 in a fitted pink top and tight leopard-print bottoms. 
    The Croatian superfan teased followers that she would dress like this in QatarCredit: instagram/knolldoll
    Ivana Knoll, a diehard Croatian supporter, has hit out at this year’s World CupCredit: Instagram/@knolldoll
    She admitted her team didn’t ‘play the best’ in the chaotic match as they drew 0-0 with MoroccoCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Inside Pep Guardiola’s stunning daughter Maria’s luxury trip to Abu Dhabi including VIP tickets to F1

    WHILE Pep Guardiola was busy being driven around Formula One’s Abu Dhabi track, his daughter Maria was off exploring the more glamourous side of it. The Manchester City manager and his daughter were among a host of stars in attendance at the F1 season finale as Max Verstappen won his 15th race of the season.
    Maria Guardiola posed for a collection of photos on Instagram for a trip to Abu DhabiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
    She showed off some VIP tickets she had for F1Credit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
    She took a picture of the Abu Dhabi pit laneCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
    She donned a black dress with a stunning sunlit backdropCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
    Maria has 473,000 followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
    Maria is said to be a big fan of the team her father Pep Guardiola manages
    Maria, 21, shared pictures of the trip to her Instagram page, paired with the caption “grateful.”
    And she showed off a glamourous look to her 473,000 followers.
    She kicked off her collection of photos with a trio of her sitting on a balcony.
    Maria donned a stunning black dress as she posed for pics with a stunning sunset backdrop over the Yas Marina – where the F1 circuit is located.
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    The next pic in the collection saw her swap a balcony for a mirror selfie.
    She then showed off her VIP pass which grants access to a number of perks, including a tour of the circuit with expert analysis, a grid photo experience and a behind the scenes virtual tour of the F1 paddock.
    Next up was a photo of the stunning view Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, provides.
    But Maria did also enjoy some time around the F1 paddock as proven by her next picture which showed off the pit lane where cars emerge when it’s time to race.
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    Another mirror selfie followed afterwards – this time with the flash obscuring her face.
    The set of pics concluded with a pair of stunning scenic photos, with the first showing off a dimly lit garden area after the sun had gone down and the other displaying a lit up city in the background.
    Maria, who used to date ex-Tottenham star Dele Alli, has been trying to grow out of her fathers shadow by becoming a social media influencer.
    Maria took a second mirror selfieCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
    She took photos of the beautifully lit Abu Dhabi cityCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
    She even waited for a striking snap after darkCredit: https://www.instagram.com/maria.guardiola/?hl=en
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    I’m Mexico’s sexiest fan along with weather girl, actress and Instagram model… I’m backing us to bring it home

    MEXICAN weathergirl Yanet Garcia has been dubbed their sexiest fan and is backing them to win the World Cup.Model Garcia has been posting World Cup pics to her 14.8m followers on Instagram.
    Yanet Garcia regularly posts sexy snaps to her 14.8m Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @iamyanetgarcia
    Garcia reportedly has a net worth of $3mCredit: Instagram / @iamyanetgarcia
    Garcia is backing Mexico to win the World CupCredit: Getty

    At the 2018 tournament, the 32-year-old stunned in Mexico’s home shirt.
    And the beauty is back again, this time stripping down to just red lingerie with a mesh dress over the top.
    Despite Mexico being involved in a bore draw with Poland on Tuesday, the model is already looking towards their next group match.
    The first of two sexy photos she posted were accompanied by a caption that read: “Are you ready for this Saturday? Mexico vs Argentina. Who will win?”
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    The number of likes might be hidden, but the comments section was overwhelmed with complements and fire emojis.
    One said: “Beautiful.”

    A second admitted: “Stunning women.”
    A third replied: “What a perfect women.”
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    But if Garcia wants to get her wish, Mexico need to play far better than their opening game, especially with Saudi Arabia’s win against Argentina blowing Group C wide open.
    The North American side have crashed out in the Round of 16 at the last seven World Cups and will hoping to go behind the first knockout Qatar.
    Garcia is 32-years-old and regularly posts on her InstagramCredit: Instagram / @iamyanetgarcia
    Garcia is a weather girl, actress and modelCredit: Instagram / @iamyanetgarcia
    The Mexican weather girl has her own OnlyFansCredit: Instagram / @iamyanetgarcia
    Garcia is known as the sexiest weather girl in the worldCredit: Instagram / @iamyanetgarcia
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    Former Brazil star Hulk frolics with stunning bikini-clad niece on boat after leaving ex-wife for her

    BRAZILIAN football star Hulk enjoyed a sunny day out on a boat with partner Camila Angelo.Camila, incredibly, is the niece of Hulk’s ex-wife, Iran Angelo.
    Hulk frolicked on a boat alongside Camila AngeloCredit: Instagram @hulkparaiba
    Camila is the niece of Hulk’s ex-wife Iran AngeloCredit: Instagram @hulkparaiba
    Hulk and Camila shared a kiss as they soaked up the sunCredit: Instagram @hulkparaiba
    The 36-year-old smiled for the camera as he posed alongside the stunning Camila.
    They got together in 2019, shortly after Hulk and Iran went their separate ways.
    And the happy couple shared a kiss while frolicking on a boat in the coastal city of Joao Pessoa in Brazil.
    Camila showed off her figure in a pink and purple bikini, while Hulk wore a tight-fitting pair of swimming shorts with a white vest.
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    Hulk and Camila looked loved up as they cuddled up to each other for the Instagram snaps.
    They are believed to have got married in 2020, before welcoming a child together earlier this year.
    Camila showed off her stunning figureCredit: Instagram @hulkparaiba
    Hulk posted pics of the happy couple to his Instagram accountCredit: Instagram @hulkparaiba
    Hulk was married to his ex-wife for 12 years before leaving Iran for her niece.
    His relationship with Camila caused controversy, with Iran accusing her niece of “cutting her flesh like a knife” when it was announced she was expecting a child with Hulk.
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    Hulk currently plays for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, winning the title alongside ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa last season.
    But he threatened to quit the club in September over “unacceptable” fan criticism.
    Hulk has played 49 times for Brazil, but was not included in Tite’s squad for the World Cup. More

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    Stoke City star Josh Tymon burgled by thieves who stole £100,000 Range Rover, expensive watches and designer handbags

    STOKE City star Josh Tymon has become the latest footballer to be targeted by a robbery gang. The midfielder revealed on social media that his home was broken into on Friday by a gang who stole his £100,000 Range Rover along with expensive watches, jewellery and designer handbags and shoes.
    The Stoke City star revealed the burglary on InstagramCredit: Rex
    The 23-year-old defender said the raiders smashed their way into his house in Cheshire through a back door in a post on Instagram.
    He is the latest to be targeted.
    Last week we told how Real Housewives of Cheshire star Nicole Sealey was also robbed while at home with her husband Joe, son of ex-Man United goalie Les. 
    Tymon has asked the public for help catching the thieves.
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    Detailing the ordeal on social media, he wrote: “Not something I want to be writing but unfortunately you can’t have anything in this world.
    “On Friday 18th November our house in Cheshire was broken into whilst we were away between the hours of 8pm-2:30am.
    “They’ve smashed through the back door taken everything in the house of value! High value watches, jewellery, bags, shoes.
    “But most importantly they’ve stolen our Range Rover Sport SVR (urban dark grey/blue).”
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    He added: “We know this is a long shot but would appreciate if everyone could keep their eyes out (it may now very well have different number plates) please share this and let us know if anything that may help in the investigation.”
    Cheshire Police have been contact for a statement.
    Tymon’s £100k Range Rover was among the items stolenCredit: Instagram More

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    Incredible behind-the-scenes footage reveals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were NOT together for viral chess photo

    LOUIS VUITTON have released incredible behind-the-scenes footage for their incredible internet-breaking ad featuring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The pair were pictured playing chess against one another in the photoshoot, paired with very similar captions.
    Lionel Messi featured prominently in the behind-the-scenes footageCredit: Louis Vuitton
    The footage revealed Messi was not in the same room as his chess opponentCredit: Louis Vuitton
    On Cristiano Ronaldo’s end he was seen meeting with photographers in preparation for the shootCredit: Louis Vuitton
    Both players gave interviews ahead of the World CupCredit: Louis Vuitton
    The image caused a tidal wave on the internetCredit: Instagram @cristiano
    However, it has now been revealed the pair were NOT present in the room together when the photo was taken.
    In fact, for the photo they were both asked to pose in their respective positions before it was spliced together for them both to post it.
    Both superstars also gave interviews ahead of what is likely to be their fifth and final tournaments.
    Argentina captain Messi said: “This will be my fifth World Cup. The most memorable victory was being acclaimed by the Argentinian people. It was a great victory for me.
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    “I think it’s spectacular that trophies travel in Louis Vuitton. This trophy is so important, it is the greatest award of all in football. It deserves the best of the best.”
    Meanwhile, Man Utd rebel Ronaldo added: “This will be my fifth World Cup so I think it is a great achievement.”
    The pair have been fighting over the tag of “the greatest of all time” for more than a decade.
    The image caused social media to explode as fans lost their minds at seeing Messi and Ronaldo together.
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    Both men posted similar captions alongside the photo – which the pair shared on Instagram. And between them they have gained almost 60 million likes.
    They read: “Victory is in the Mind. A long-standing tradition handcrafted trunk-building photographed by @louisvuitton.
    “For @annieleibovitz Victory is a State of Mind. A long tradition of crafting trunks photographed by @louisvuitton.”
    Messi’s Argentina side are on a 36-game unbeaten streak that stretches all the way back to July 2019.
    They head into the tournament as one of the favourites, hoping to lift the trophy for the first time since Diego Maradona led them to glory in 1986.

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    Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s Portugal are not one of the teams tipped to triumph, but still boast a plethora of talent including Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Rafael Leao.
    They have not progressed beyond the last 16 of the World Cup since Ronaldo’s first appearance at the tournament back in 2006. More

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    England World Cup stars to be shielded from trolls at World Cup by cutting-edge tech that blocks abuse from their phones

    ENGLAND’S World Cup stars will be shielded from racist trolls at the competition by cutting-edge tech that blocks abuse from their phones.Football stars Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were left in tears when they were bombarded with hate after missing penalties at the Euro 2020 Final defeat against Italy.
    Saka was left in tears after the Euro 2020 Final heartbreakCredit: Reuters
    Rashford was bombarded by disgusting racial abuse after his penalty missCredit: AP
    But FIFA world football bosses have confirmed players will be protected by an incredible new “Threat Matrix” troll-blocking system at Qatar 2022.
    Boffins have perfected an artificial intelligence programme which scans millions of online messages and identifies abusive words and emojis.
    Offensive messages will remain visible on favoured troll haunts like Twitter and Instagram and will not be erased from the web.
    But the incredible technology will act as a filter built into players phones – making sick jibes invisible to stars before they turn on the mobiles after games.
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    The matrix system is also designed to flag up the IP addresses used by trolls to enable police to track them down and take action if the law if broken.
    Unveiling the groundbreaking cyber shield, a FIFA report said: “Our game-changing technology protects players and athletes from vile online racist and discriminatory abuse.
    “Our focus is on moving the current reactive reporting process  -requiring a player to receive and report abuse – to a proactive response with earlier interventions to protect players.
    “Threat Matrix provides real-time monitoring and analysis of millions of open source social media posts across multiple platforms. 
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    “With a lead focus on Twitter and Instagram – historically the most problematic platforms for online abuse – the service has developed capabilities that include recognition of images, emojis, as well as keywords, phrases and a long list of abusive words, terms and profanities.
    “The service flags the vilest social media posts and provides evidence for removal to social platforms, building compelling evidential cases to take to relevant authorities.”
    Police arrested 11 people over the barrage of bigotry online after England’s penalties heartbreak at Wembley in July last year – with two receiving jail terms.
    Saka, 19, had not long been on the pitch when the game went to a penalty shootout with the score at 1-1.
    Within minutes of his shot being saved the England winger’s Instagram account was flooded with monkey emojis.
    Other Three Lions fans rallied to support the teenager, promising to get the offensive comments reported and removed.
    MPs and the FA blasted Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for failing to crack down on the culprits.
    But little has been done to drive haters off platforms since.
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    The FA said at the time it was “appalled by the online racism” aimed at some players on social media.
    A spokesman added: “Social media companies need to step up and take accountability and action to ban abusers from their platforms, gather evidence that can lead to prosecution and support making their platforms free from this type of abhorrent abuse.” More

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    Man Utd fans baffled as Jadon Sancho removes ALL posts on Insta and blacks out profile picture after World Cup 2022 snub

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left baffled after Jadon Sancho wiped out his Instagram account.The 22-year-old winger moved to Old Trafford last year after a stunning few years in Germany at Borussia Dortmund.
    Jadon Sancho has left fans bemused after a social media blackoutCredit: Getty
    The star has removed all of his Instagram posts and profile pictureCredit: Instagram / @sanchooo10
    That had led to him becoming a regular in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
    However, a drop in form for his club has seen him lose his Three Lions place which has resulted in him missing out on the World Cup.
    Whether or not that is the reason that Sancho has decided to have an Instagram blackout remains unknown.
    But fans were quick to spot today that he had deleted all of his previous posts from the account.
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    Even more bizarrely, the ace has NOT done the same on his Twitter account.
    Sancho’s last appearance for England was back in September.
    And some reports have claimed that it was his timekeeping that proved to be an issue for Southgate.
    Sancho was allegedly late for a team meeting in October 2021 ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier away to Andorra.
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    He made his international debut in 2018 and has won 23 caps since, scoring three goals.
    The ace has found the net three times in 14 appearances this term at club level since Erik ten Hag took charge of United. More