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    World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll poses topless in sunset as she takes a dip after sweaty gym workout

    IVANA KNOLL treated fans to a stunning topless sunset snap after a sweaty gym workout.Ivana took the internet by storm during the Qatar World Cup.
    Ivana Knoll teased during a sweaty gym workout on her London tripCredit: INSTAGRAM

    Ivana recently revealed she is an Arsenal fanCredit: https://www.instagram.com/knolldoll/
    She regularly teases in raunchy snaps on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVL4y9PFUQ/?hl=en
    Her daring snaps have helped create a 3.5million strong fanbase on her Instagram
    She shot to fame while supporting Croatia at the World Cup
    She has continued posting steamy snaps since the World Cup endedCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
    Her daring outfits throughout the tournament as she supported Croatia saw her dubbed the World Cup’s sexiest fan.
    And since then she has continued to post steamy snaps.
    Ivana is currently in the UK having taken in the top-of-the-table blockbuster between Arsenal and Man City on Wednesday.
    But she’s not letting her physique slip on holiday as she hit the gym in London.
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    In her latest snap, her skin glowed in a low-cut top after an intense workout session.
    She then added a stunning unseen picture as she posed topless in the ocean on her recent Maldives trip.
    Ivana has 3.5million followers on Instagram.
    She shared the latter story as a post on her page with the caption “Happy Friday”.
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    In response, one fan commented: “What a shot 🔥.”
    A second said: “Omggg 😍😍😍😍.”
    A third wrote: “🔥naughty.”
    While a fourth added: “Nice 😍😍😍😍.” More

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    Tottenham star Cristian Romero unveils incredible new tattoo and fellow Argentina World Cup winners can’t get enough

    TOTTENHAM star Cristian Romero has unveiled his incredible new tattoo of Argentina’s World Cup 2022 win.Romero, 24, helped his country to their third World Cup crown in Qatar late last year.
    Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has got some fresh ink to commemorate Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winCredit: Instagram
    The tattoo features the World Cup trophy with Argentina’s badge, flag and three starsCredit: Instagram
    Romero showing off his new tattoo is Spurs’ changing roomCredit: Getty
    The centre-back played in every single game at the winter tournament, including 120 minutes in the thrilling 3-3 final with France, which saw Argentina beat the reigning champions on penalties.
    Incredibly, Romero has won three international trophies in just 19 senior appearances for Argentina.
    He helped Argentina win the Copa America in 2021, followed by the Finalissima in 2022 and then the World Cup.
    He got some fresh ink after Argentina became South American champions again – their first title since 1993.
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    And he got another massive tattoo to remember Argentina’s World Cup win, covering the lower half of his right leg.
    The tattoo features the World Cup trophy with Argentina’s badge, flag and three stars.
    Romero’s fellow World Cup winners can’t get enough of his new ink.
    Atletico Madrid star and captain Lionel Messi’s right-hand man, Rodrigo De Paul, said in Romero’s Instagram comments: “I miss you.”
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    And midfielder Leandro Parades posted fire emojis while goalkeeping hero Emiliano Martinez appeared love-struck.
    Romero, should he stay performing at the top level, could very well play at a World Cup hosted in his own country.
    South America’s four-nation bid to host the 2030 World Cup has been formally launched in Buenos Aires.
    Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile have joined forces in a bid to mark the centenary of the first tournament in 2030.
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    Arsenal legend Thierry Henry AXED as Belgium No2 as Domenico Tedesco refuses to keep him after Roberto Martinez sacking

    NEW Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco has decided against keeping Arsenal legend and Frenchman, Thierry Henry, on as his No2.Tedesco, 37, replaced Roberto Martinez after the Red Devils crashed out in the group stages at the World Cup in Qatar last November-December.
    Thierry Henry consoling Kevin de Bruyne after Belgium crashed out of the World Cup in the group stagesCredit: Getty
    Domenico Tedesco is the new coach of Belgium and Thierry Henry will NOT be his No2Credit: EPA
    After his dismissal, Martinez replaced Euro 2016-winning manager, Fernando Santos, as Portugal head coach after 68-year-old was let go for losing to Morocco in the quarters.
    Belgium took a few months to choose Martinez’s successor, but settled on up-and-coming star Tedesco.
    The Italian-German football coach made his name in the Bundesliga and Russian league.
    His only career trophy to date came at RB Leipzig, where he won the DFB-Pokal in 2022.
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    And he has decided against keeping serial winner Henry as his No2 in the Belgium set-up, it has been confirmed.
    On his appointment, Tedesco said: “For me it is a great honour to be the new head coach of Belgium. 
    “I’m really looking forward to the task and I’m extremely motivated.
    “I had a very good feeling right from the first conversation.”
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    Belgium are next in action in March when they take on Germany and Sweden in qualifying games for Euro 2024.
    As for Henry, it isn’t known whether he intends to seek another managerial position.
    The football icon previously managed Monaco and Montreal CF but his position in both posts didn’t last long. More

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    Argentina launch quadruple country bid to host World Cup 2030 with Uruguay part of bid to make 100th anniversary

    SOUTH America’s four nation bid to host the 2030 World Cup has been formally launched in Buenos Aires.Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile have joined forces in a bid to mark the centenary of the first tournament in 2030.
    Argentina are part of a four country South American bid to hos World Cup 2030Credit: EPA
    Argentina are joined by Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay in the joint bid
    All games in that first World Cup were played in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.
    The planned bid would see the Final played in the same Estadio Centenario as in 1930.
    South American confederation head Alejandro Dominguez said: “The 2030 World Cup is not just one more version.
    “It deserves a celebration and recognition to mark 100 years of the tournament.
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    “Fifa has the chance to demonstrate a gesture of greatness and award the World Cup to the place where it originated.”
    Europe’s candidate is a joint bid by Spain and Portugal.
    There are some games also planned in Ukraine.
    But the biggest rivalry for the South Americans is likely to come from the Saudi Arabian campaign.
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    That also currently includes Egypt and Greece.
    That Saudi bid is set for unofficial backing from Fifa President Gianni Infantino. More

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    Former Man Utd coach Carlos Queiroz named Qatar boss after Iran exit in bid to reach World Cup 2026

    FORMER Manchester United coach Carlos Queiroz has been named Qatar manager.And he has been set the target of helping the nation qualify for the 2026 World Cup after hosting last year’s edition.
    Carlos Queiroz has been announced as Qatar managerCredit: AP
    Queiroz, 69, left his post as Iran boss following the group stage exit last November.
    Iran were pipped to a last-32 spot by the USA and England.
    But the ex-Portugal and Man Utd coach wasted little time getting back into international management.
    Queiroz has been announced as Qatar manager, replacing Spaniard Felix Sanchez, who led them through their ill-fated World Cup campaign.
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    Qatar lost all three of their group stage games, only managing to score one goal.
    The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
    The Qatari FA said: “Today, Monday, the Qatar Football Association officially decided to appoint Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as coach of our first national team until 2026.
    “Queiroz has a rich biography, great knowledge and extensive experience in Asian football.”
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    Should Qatar reach the 2026 finals, ex-Real Madrid boss Queiroz will have managed at five tournaments.
    Queiroz led his native country of Portugal in 2010 before taking Iran to the tournaments in Brazil, Russia and Qatar. More

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    World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll sends fans wild as she flashes the flesh in sunbed snap

    THE World Cup may have ended in December.But the tournament’s hottest fan continues to send fans wild with her risque pictures.
    Ivana Knoll posted a cheeky snap to Instagram to send followers wildCredit: Instagram
    The Croatian stunner has been sunning herself in Miami againCredit: Instagram
    Ivana Knoll made headlines in Qatar when she wore skimpy outfits to watch her beloved Croatia in action.
    And she’s still flashing the flesh for followers on social media.
    Ivana whipped up a sexy storm when she posted a sultry sunbed snap on Sunday.
    The Balkan beauty gazed up the camera lens as she displayed her derriere in a barely-there bikini.
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    And later on Ivana changed into a figure-hugging lime-green dress before enjoying an evening out in Miami.
    Fans were certainly loving the latest uploads, with many unable to rip their eyes from their screens.
    One declared: “Welcome back to Miami!”
    Another bellowed: “My queen.”
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    Knoll made headlines for her skimpy outfits at the World CupCredit: Alamy
    Knoll is a loyal Croatia supporterCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    One joked: “You can cause serious trouble.”
    Another added: “SIUUUUU.”
    Ivana has certainly been enjoying life since becoming the star of the World Cup.
    She’s spent a lot of time in southern Florida soaking up the searing sun.
    And Ivana also treated herself to a holiday in the Maldives.
    Knoll regularly posts sultry snaps to social mediaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
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    World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll gives glimpse inside stunning hotel room with RHINO BAR as she wows in sequin dress

    THE World Cup’s hottest fan, Ivana Knoll, has given fans a glimpse inside her stunning Miami hotel room with a RHINO BAR as she stunned in a sequin dress.Croatian Ivana shot to fame after catching the eye at the World Cup.
    Ivana Knoll stunned in a sequin dressCredit: Instagram
    The Croatian gained notoriety at the World CupCredit: Instagram
    Ivana’s hotel room had a rhino barCredit: Instagram
    The model enjoyed the hot Miami sunCredit: Instagram
    And now she flaunts her good looks with photos she shares to her 3.5million Instagram followers.
    This time, Ivana slipped into a sequin dress and showed off her plush Miami hotel room that had a RHINO BAR in it.
    The room also had a good view of a Miami beach – which wouldn’t have come cheap.
    Ivana got dolled up before hopping into a Rolls Royce and heading to LIV, a Miami nightclub, where singer Jason Derulo was having a good time.
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    The model posted a video next to the singer.
    Ivana left Miami on Saturday morning but didn’t forget to leave fans starstruck.
    Ivana stunned in a tight-fitting black one-piece that helped to show off her curvy figure while strutting about a sun-kissed street.
    It was perfect for the Florida sunshine too as it showed off her back and legs.
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    Ivana tied her hair up and finished off her look with silver heels.
    One wrote: “Oh my god 😍❤️ gorgeous 🔥”
    Another added: “Such a beautiful woman! ❤️”
    And a third said: “What a figure 🔥🍑😍”
    Ivana headed to a Miami nightclubCredit: Instagram
    She was pictured close to signer Jason DeruloCredit: Instagram
    Ivana Knoll stunned in the Miami sunshineCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
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    ‘I’m suffocating’ – Man Utd star Raphael Varane speaks out on quitting France after French legend calls him ‘disaster’

    RAPHAEL VARANE has revealed that football’s “suffocating” schedule is one of the reasons behind his retirement from international football aged 29.The 2018 World Cup-winning defender shocked the football world on Thursday when he decided to step away from representing France.
    Raphael Varane retired from international football aged 29Credit: AFP
    Varane’s tough call came nearly two months on from France’s devastating World Cup final loss to Argentina on penalties.
    And the Manchester United defender says playing consistently at the highest level has taken its toll on him.
    Varane said in an interview with Canal+ that is due to be released in full on Sunday: “I gave everything, physically and mentally.
    “But the very highest level is like a washing machine, you play all the time and you never stop.
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    “We have overloaded schedules and play non-stop.
    “Right now, I feel like I’m suffocating and that [Varane] the player is gobbling up [Varane] the man.”
    Varane’s decision to retire from international football follows on from World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris’ departure from the set-up.
    However, the four-time Champions League winner has been slammed by former France star Jerome Rothen as a “disaster”.
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    Rothen won 13 caps for his country between 2003 and 2007.
    He told Spanish outlet AS: “I think that at this age and when you play in a club that allows you to be at a very high level, you have a duty.
    “It’s to bring your talent to your country. He’s a disaster. He has a long history, congratulations!
    “He won the most beautiful of competitions, the World Cup in 2018. We saw all his contribution to the last World Cup.
    “There was scepticism because he was coming off an injury, but he performed very well.
    “But I tell myself: what a decision! It’s a disaster to hear that, not to wearing the national team shirt again at 29. He can’t do that.
    “Raphael, don’t forget you brought a lot, but here you are doing something stupid! The competition?
    “He put players in his pocket. It’s a major madness within this group.”
    Rothen then went on to speculate on the mood of the France camp post-Qatar World Cup.
    He concluded: “I can only think of one reason for him stopping at 29, it is because the atmosphere of the French must not be good.
    “Which France national team player stopped at the age of 29?”
    Varane was considered to be Lloris’ replacement as France’s captain, but the weight on the country will now most likely rest on Kylian Mbappe’s shoulders.
    The Paris Saint-Germain star has also confirmed himself as one of the best in world football and is on course to carve out a legendary career.
    Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the final against Argentina, and netted his penalty in the shootout, only to end up on the losing team.
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    He is only the second player to score three in a World Cup final, following on from England’s Sir Geoff Hurst in 1966.
    Mbappe has 12 World Cup finals goals to his name at just 24, and is just four behind record holder Miroslav Klose.
    Jerome Rothen has slammed Varane’s decision to retire from international football as a ‘disaster’Credit: Alamy More