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      World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll poses topless as awestruck fans hail ‘best photo EVER’

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      THE World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll left fans dumbfounded after posing topless.The Croatia superfan made a name for herself with her provocative outfits in Qatar.

      Ivana Knoll dazzled fans in a skimpy bikiniCredit: @bitstarz_official
      One fan labelled this shot the “best photo ever”Credit: @bitstarz_official
      The Croatian regularly shares saucy snaps on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Ivana has 3.4million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @knolldoll
      Ivana is a former Miss CroatiaCredit: Instagram / @knolldoll
      Ivana made a name for herself at the World CupCredit: Instagram / @knolldoll
      After the World Cup she partied with the likes of Drake and actor Jamie Foxx, which helped to bolster her social media following.
      Fans tuned in for the model’s racy photos, and many have been left awestruck by her latest pics.
      First Ivana shared a topless photo on Instagram which led one follower to label her “beautiful” while another likened her to a young Jennifer Connolly.
      The model then posed in a skimpy black bikini to advertise crypto casino website BitStarz.
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      One fan hailed the snap as “the best photo ever”.
      Another said: “A piece of art.”
      A third added: “My dream woman.”
      Another wrote: “The most beautiful woman in the world.”
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      Ivana enjoyed a trip to London in February and enjoyed VIP access at The Emirates to watch Arsenal take on Manchester City.
      She lives in Miami and worked up a sweat this week by going out for a stroll in The Magic City. More

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      Ian Mitchell rejoins Wales as head of performance psychology after five years with Gareth Southgate’s England

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      DR IAN MITCHELL has returned to Wales as head of performance psychology.SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Mitchell has left the same post at the Football Association.
      Swansea caretaker boss Alan Curtis (right) talks tactics with Ian Mitchell
      Robert Page has freshened up his backroom staff in the post-Gareth Bale Wales eraCredit: Rex
      And Mitchell, part of Gareth Southgate’s backroom staff for five years, rejoins Wales where he will work with boss Robert Page.
      Wales have not had a psychologist since Mitchell left for the FA in February 2018 after becoming a key figure in Chris Coleman’s set-up which included the memorable run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
      Page stated in January he wanted a psychologist on board to provide an extra edge in the post-Gareth Bale era and Mitchell has now been appointed.
      Page said: “We are delighted to announce Dr Ian Mitchell as our Head of Performance Psychology, the appointment reflects the ambition of the FAW to ensure we provide the highest possible standards to support our Cymru National Teams’ future success. 
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      “Ian has extensive experience of working with elite footballers initially fulfilling this role following an extensive period of work as a recognised academic in the field of psychology and I look forward to working with him.”
      Highly-rated Mitchell, who has also worked at Swansea when the Welsh side were in the Premier League, was popular among Football Association of Wales staff during his first stint.
      He will begin work immediately ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Armenia in Cardiff on June 16 and away to Turkey three days later.
      Mitchell said: “It’s an honour and a privilege to return to the FAW having been involved previously.
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      “2016 was incredible, it was a special group of players and staff with a strong environment both on and off the pitch in terms of a high performing culture.
      “It’s an experience I hope to have again with the current regime. 
      “Wales is such a unique country with a great culture and a real sense of belonging and identity, I can’t wait to get started again.” More

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      World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll takes stroll wearing just a tiny black bikini and works up a sweat in Miami heat

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      THE World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll worked up a sweat as she went for a stroll.Croatia megafan Ivana took the world by storm which her raunchy pics during the World Cup in Qatar.
      Ivana Knoll took a stroll on the beach
      She posed for a selfie
      She then laid down on a sunbed in a tiny black bikini
      Ivana shot to fame at the World CupCredit: Getty
      And she has continued to wow her fans after the tournament.
      Her latest Instagram story showed her enjoying a stroll on the beach in Miami, Florida.
      She could be seen wearing a tiny black bikini and sunglasses.
      Ivana then laid down on a sunbed to flaunt her curves.
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      The former Miss Croatia winner has 3.4million followers on her Instagram page.
      Ivana enjoyed a trip to London in February.
      During her trip she revealed she is an Arsenal fan.
      She was even gifted an Arsenal shirt as she attended the Gunners’ defeat to Manchester City.
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      Ivana was also in attendance as Floyd Mayweather made his UK boxing debut in an exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers.
      But last month she was the victim of a robbery as her suitcase was pinched after arriving in Paris.
      She has 3.4million followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM
      She recently enjoyed a trip to LondonCredit: Splash
      Ivana is a Croatia megafanCredit: Splash
      During her London trip she revealed she supports ArsenalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/knolldoll/ More

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      I enjoyed seeing Cristiano Ronaldo cry after destroying his World Cup dream, says Morocco star

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      MOROCCO star Sofianne Boufal trolled Cristiano Ronaldo after the 2022 World Cup.The Atlas Lions stunned Ronaldo and Portugal with a famous 1-0 victory during last year’s competition in Qatar as they knocked them out in the quarter-finals thanks to Youssef En-Nesyri’s winner.
      Cristiano Ronaldo cried after Portugal were eliminated from Morocco in the World CupCredit: Getty
      Boufal and his Morocco team-mates reduced Ronaldo to tearsCredit: Reuters
      The Manchester United legend, who started the match on the bench, made headlines after the whistle as cameras caught him crying backstage.
      Boufal admits he “enjoyed” watching the five-time Ballon d’Or winner being reduced to tears courtesy of his country.
      The ex-Southampton ace, though, insists he has tremendous respect for the Al-Nassr superstar.
      Boufal said via Al-Kass: “With all due respect to him, but I enjoyed seeing him cry, rather than us crying.”
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      The winger, though, added some more salt in the wounds as he admitted he rates Ronaldo’s nemesis Lionel Messi higher than the Portugal captain.
      And the Al-Rayyan star would be keen to follow in Messi’s footsteps at Barcelona.
      Boufal added: “I prefer Messi over Ronaldo and the club I wish to play for is Barcelona.”
      Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia shortly after his dramatic exit from United in November.
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      The 38-year-old signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Al-Nassr and became the highest-paid sportsperson EVER.
      The Real Madrid legend earns a staggering £173million a year in the Middle East.
      Ronaldo has amassed a total of 11 goals and two assists in 12 matches so far. More

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      Samir Nasri claims Deschamps ‘took the p***’ and ‘screwed’ up his dream after axe from the 2014 France World Cup squad

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      FORMER Premier League star Samir Nasri has opened up about his infamous row with France manager Didier Deschamps in 2014. The fallout stems from then-Manchester City star Nasri being left out of the French squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
      Samir Nasri and Didier Deschamps fell out after the midfielder was left out of the France squad for the 2014 World CupCredit: AFP
      Nasri and Deschamps are no longer on speaking terms following their fall outCredit: https://twitter.com/ZackNaniProd/status/1645499587413647384?cxt=HHwWsIC9nYLK_tUtAAAA
      Nasri had played a key role for City that year as they won the Premier League and League Cup.
      And the former midfielder admits he “blew a fuse” after his omission from the squad.
      He subsequently retired from international football at the age of 27 and took public a swipe at Deschamps.
      At the time Nasri said: “Let’s be honest, as long as he is going to be the manager I don’t think I have a shot.” 
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      Having retired from football in September 2021 the former Arsenal man, 35, has revisited his fallout with Deschamps.
      Speaking on the Zack en Roue Libre show Nasri said that Deschamps was “taking the p***” by not picking him for the squad.
      He said: “He screwed up my dream. Playing a World Cup in the country of football [Brazil] was my thing. I had a crazy good season.
      “I thought I was going to Brazil to destroy the World Cup. I believed it. We [Manchester City] were crowned [Premier League] champions and I scored in the League Cup final.
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      “When you see the names of the players called up, I blew a fuse. I thought he is taking the p*** with me.”
      Nasri revealed that he and Deschamps are still not on speaking terms.
      And he refused to talk to his former manager even when they were both eating in the same restaurant in Dubai.
      Nasri added: “I can only wish him the best, but I don’t care.
      “He’s not my friend and I won’t say hi to him because I don’t like him as a person.”
      France got knocked out in the quarter final by hosts Brazil before going on to win the 2018 edition in Russia under Deschamps guidance. More

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      Sarina Wiegman’s unbeaten run with Lionesses is over after England’s 2-0 loss against Australia in World Cup warning

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      SAM KERR struck as Australia served a World Cup warning consigning England to a disappointing 2-0 defeat.On a drizzly night in Brentford the Chelsea hotshot rained on the Lionesses’ parade to end their 30-game unbeaten run under Sarina Wiegman.
      Sam Kerr opened the scoring for AustraliaCredit: Getty
      Kerr scored in the first half after a defensive error and Charlotte Grant doubled the advantage in the 67th minute to hand Wiegman her first loss as England’s coach.
      England’s unbeaten run of 26 wins and four draws had included winning the European Championship last summer.
      Kerr, the Australian captain, pounced on a weak backpass by defender Leah Williamson and one-on-one with Mary Earps deftly flicked the ball past the goalkeeper’s left shoulder and into the net in the 32nd.
      Williamson was trying to deal with a long ball and after a bounce tried to head it back to Earps.
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      But the England captain left it short and Australia’s all-time leading scorer took advantage for the Matildas.
      Grant got on the end of Kerr’s cross and beat Earps with a header that deflected into the net.
      It was the first match between the teams since a 1-1 draw in a friendly in London in October 2018.
      Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the World Cup this summer.
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      England beat Brazil in a 4-2 penalty shootout victory last Thursday in front of 83,132 fans at Wembley Stadium.
      Charlotte Grant smiles at her goalCredit: Getty More

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      I was £10,000 in debt before hunting down Ronaldo and Messi to launch collectibles empire… now I’m a millionaire

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      PETER JOHNSON has struck gold with his sports memorabilia empire.The collectables geek was £10,000 in debt when he founded his business, Firma Stella.
      Peter Johnson was £10,000 in debt before starting his collectibles businessCredit: Mike Sewell
      After finding success he is now a millionaireCredit: Mike Sewell
      And after finding great success selling signed gear, pictures and other items, he is now a millionaire.
      Peter “got the buzz” for collecting sports memorabilia after getting former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh’s signature as a nine-year-old.
      He told the Daily Mail: “Instead of a paper round as a teenager, I would chase autographs and collect stuff to sell it.
      “I loved the buzz of selling them for a lot of money. I started travelling around the world to chase stuff.
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      “I went to the F1 in Asia, the Rugby World Cup in Japan, Manchester City pre-season tours. Then I decided, ‘let’s make this an empire’.
      “I was in £10,000 debt… Now I’m a millionaire. All with four and a half years’ work.”
      Firma Stella, based in Worcestershire where Peter grew up, is going well, and he has 12 full-time employees working for him.
      The business sells a wide variety of items from £10 photos to £5,000 signed shirts.
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      The shop has pictures of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and Mo Salah signing items to be sold, but Peter is confident that meeting Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the highlight.
      He added: “Real Madrid were playing Manchester United, and I found out about Ronaldo’s flight.
      “I followed their bus from the airport to a hotel and quickly booked a room. I knew they were staying on the top floor, and their team room was on the second floor.
      “I saw the lift was on the top floor so I waited for it to come down.
      “No joke, the first lift that opened… imagine it, Ronaldo is just standing there! So I jumped in and he was like, ‘what the hell?’.
      “He signed some stuff and we went from there.”
      The shop currently has four Man United shirts with the number seven on the back signed by Ronaldo. However, none are for sale for less than £1,400.
      After Argentina’s success at the World Cup in Qatar, there are no Messi shirts for sale, despite Pete meeting the PSG star.
      He said: “With Messi, I had to take a big risk – this whole game is about risks. I found out Barcelona flew out of a public airport, so I flew over there from Birmingham.
      “Then I booked a “fake flight” from Barcelona just to get into the terminal. All of a sudden, the team just walked through security – Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez… they signed all our stuff.
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      “We took a risk and it paid off. It all comes down to research, knowing where the players and the team will be, then hedge your bets slightly, it usually pays off”
      Peter also revealed that the biggest sale he has made is an England 1966 signed shirt which fetched a fee of £10,000.
      Firma Stella is going well, as Peter has 12 full-time employees working for himCredit: Mike Sewell
      The business sells a wide variety of items from £10 photos to £5,000 signed shirtsCredit: Mike Sewell
      Peter ‘got the buzz’ for collecting memorabilia after getting former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh’s signature as a nine-year-oldCredit: Mike Sewell More

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      Germany goalkeeper reveals 2014 team won World Cup despite bingeing on ‘six caipirinhas a night’ after matches

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      GERMANY’S 20124 World Cup heroes downed up to six caipirinha cocktails after matches, keeper Roman Weidenfeller has revealed.The Borussia Dortmund legend admitted it was “not easy” drinking so much but says the squad lapped up Brazilian beach life.
      Roman Weidenfeller, left, had one of the best times of his life at the 2014 finals in Brazil, despite only being Germany’s back-up keeperCredit: Reuters
      Germany players let their party side out as they celebrated winning the World Cup for the fourth and last time so far, beating Argentina in the finalCredit: AFP
      Weidenfeller’ girlfriend then and now, Lisa Rossenbach, is seen watching the 2014 final with Julian Draxler’s then-partner, Lena Terlau, rightCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Weidenfeller looks back lovingly on his all-time great experience, despite only being back-up stopper to Manuel Neuer.
      The tournament is best remembered for an especially rummy result for the hosts – beaten 7-1 by Germany in the semi-finals.
      In contrast, the post-match antics of Joachim Löw’s men proved a huge tonic as they relaxed, courtesy of Brazil’s most popular party drink.
      Portuguese outlet OJOGO report Weidenfeller as recalling: “It was one of the best moments of my life, going to Brazil and playing in the World Cup. 
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      “We had a great time, we got to know the Brazilian people. 
      “We left [the hotel] several times, went to the beach. The weather was always sunny. 
      “After the games, we sat together at a bar and drank a few caipirinhas. We spent time at the bar. 
      “Then we woke up in the morning to go to the field and train. It’s not easy when you drink five or six caipirinhas. 
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      “But it was a great time, there was a great connection with the Brazilian people.”
      Germany went on to beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at Rio de Janeiro, Mario Gotze scoring.
      It gave sub Weidenfeller his most special piece of silverware.
      But he’s better known for 16 years at Dortmund, winning the Bundesliga twice under Jurgen Klopp.
      First-choice keeper Manuel Neuer lifts the World Cup in Rio de JaneiroCredit: Getty
      Germany’s 2014 tipple Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaca, sugar, and lime – commonly associated with football, samba and the Rio CarnivalCredit: Alamy

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