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IVANA KNOLL has revealed she was robbed after arriving in Paris and has been left with little to wear after her dresses were stolen. The model, who shot to stardom at last year’s World Cup, is trying to remain upbeat after one of her suitcases was pinched.
Ivana Knoll explained to fans that one of her suitcases had been takenCredit: @knolldoll
The model was left with only one case of clothes and complained of having little to wear during the nightCredit: @knolldoll
Not long after coming to London, Ivana has jetted off to another one of Europe’s most illustrious cities.
But she told fans on Instagram that, once again, she had fallen victim to theft in the French capital.
The influencer snapped a picture of her sole remaining suitcase and let her followers know what happened to the other one.
Ivana wrote: “Just arrived and they already stole my smaller suitcase. Always very welcome by thieves in Paris.”
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She then recorded a video of herself to give worried fans some more detail.
The Croatian said: “Hello from Paris. Just to let you know, I am fine.
“They just robbed me as usual in Paris. When I arrived last time they took my bag and wallet and now they took my suitcase.
“They took all my dresses. I don’t know what I will wear tonight.
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“But let them be.”
The 30-year-old then winks at the camera and sticks her tongue out as she tried to remain in good spirits.
Ivana has spent much of the year globe-trotting since returning from cheering on Croatia in Qatar.
In recent days she has been seen partying with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and she enjoyed her New Year hanging out with Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx.
Ivana recently visited LondonCredit: Splash
She shot to fame in Qatar where she became known as the ‘World Cup’s hottest fan’Credit: Getty More

CRISTIAN ROMERO has spilled the beans on Lisandro Martinez’s unique pre-match ritual.The Manchester United defender introduced the habit following Argentina’s shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup game – and the squad did not look back.
Lisandro Martinez became superstitious after Argentina lost their first World Cup gameCredit: Getty
After helping his country to win the World Cup, Martinez has enjoyed even more silverware at club levelCredit: Rex
They went on to win Jules Rimet trophy for the first time since 1986.
Now back to club action with Spurs, Romero has reflected on “Licha” and his superstitious behaviour which coincided with the turnaround in form.
The 24-year-old told TyC Sports that Martinez bought a bunch of palo santo, which are small pieces of wood which releases a pleasant smell of pine and lemon.
Romero said: “Licha believes in everything, he’s very superstitious.
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“After the game against Saudi Arabia we decided to change the bad energy, so every time before the games, Me, [Nahuel] Molina and Licha were in the [dressing] room and lighting palo santos everywhere to change the energy.”
It is not known if Martinez has repeated the same move at Manchester United to help spark their incredible 2023 form.
But it certainly seemed to do the trick for Argentina.
After that loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina managed to get out of the group with wins over Mexico and Poland.
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On his 1,000th career appearance, Messi then came up with the goods to get past Australia in the last 16, before Argentina needed penalties to get past the Dutch after a dramatic 120 minutes of football.
Croatia fell in the semi-final before Argentina overcame France in perhaps the greatest World Cup game of all time. More

FOOTBALL chiefs will today confirm a new law to ban Emi Martinez-style shoot-out antics.The game’s law-making body, the International FA Board, has agreed a major clampdown after Aston Villa keeper Martinez used every trick in the book during Argentina’s World Cup shoot-out wins over the Netherlands and France.
Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez sparked a rule change after his World Cup anticsCredit: Getty
IFAB is set to end Emi Martinez-styled mind games on penalty kicksCredit: AFP
Emiliano Martinez has been using mind games with Aston Villa and ArgentinaCredit: Getty
SunSport revealed the plans were being strongly discussed in January.
And at its annual general meeting in London today, Ifab will confirm the law change to come into effect from July 1.
The amendment to Law 14 will state: “Goalkeepers must not behave in a way that unfairly distracts the kicker at a penalty kick or during penalties.”
That means bookings and eventually dismissals for keepers who deliberately engage in gamesmanship tactics at spot-kicks or in shoot-outs.
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Martinez’s outrageous behaviour in Qatar was the spark for the law change.
The Villa gloveman engaged in a series of acts against both Holland in the last eight clash and the final against France, including booting the ball out of the box on one occasion and picking it up, walking back to his line before throwing it away on another.
That will now be outlawed and bring a yellow card in the first instance and a red for a repeat performance, which would mean an outfield player having to go in goal during a shoot-out.
In another change, referees will be ordered to add on extra time at the end of each half to take account of goal celebrations as well as substitutions, injury stoppages and VAR interventions.
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While that does not mean mandating World Cup-style time-keeping in the Prem – England’s opener against Iran lasted 117 minutes – it is anticipated that five or six minutes will be added to the second halves of most games.
Ifab will also confirm guidelines to determine what is considered “deliberate play” by a defender which will mean an attacking player is not deemed offside if the ball reaches them.
One example being used would mean Harry Kane’s equalising penalty against Germany in the Nations League last season would now not be awarded because he would be flagged offside with the defender’s touch ruled as unintentional. More

EMI MARTINEZ confessed his next challenge could be as tough as winning the World Cup – as he set his sights on ending Aston Villa’s 27-year-wait for a major trophy.The 30-year-old was voted Fifa’s World goalkeeper of the year this week and has won the Copa America as well as the World Cup in a fairytale 20-month period.
Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez revealed his plans after winning the World CupCredit: Rex
Martinez wants to win a trophy with Aston Villa after 27 yearsCredit: Alamy
Rumours persist that Martinez will be chased by a host of European big boys in the summer.
And he was slammed by Villa boss Unai Emery for his role in the loss to Arsenal last month.
But Martinez has shot down rumours of a rift between himself and manager Emery and claimed speculation linking him with a move this summer is wide of the mark.
“I want to achieve something that no one achieves, or it’s been hard to achieve,” the Villa keeper revealed during a BT Podcast – Mike Calvin’s People.
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“Obviously, people were saying, after the Copa America after the World Cup, Emi is going to go and play Champions League and he’s going to leave.
“And I’m thinking, yeah, that’s the easiest part. You know that that’s easy leaving now in January going to a club playing the Champions League and all that.
“It seems everything is easy. Actually, it was a real challenge for me. Winning a World Cup for Argentina after 36 years. Yes. Beating the champions of America after 28 years in the Maracana.
“That was a challenge. Winning the Finalissima against the champions of Europe was a challenge. 
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“And now we need something for Aston Villa after 30 years? I don’t know how long it was. 40 years? You know, that’s a challenge.
“And that’s something I’m made for – for challenges, for not always having the easy way out.”
Emery was also Martinez’s manager at Arsenal but overlooked his No3 keeper at that time.
However Martinez praised his Spanish boss, despite Emery criticising his decision to go up for a late corner against Arsenal recently, which cost his side a stoppage time goal in a 4-2 home defeat.
The Argentine No1 clearly doesn’t hold a grudge and said: “We’ve got one of the best managers for winning things in Europe. So I’m up for the challenge.” More