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    World’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll snubs OnlyFans as she reveals why she rejected offer to join adults-only website

    IVANA KNOLL has revealed she snubbed the chance to join adult site OnlyFans.The ‘World Cup’s hottest fan’, who shot to fame in Qatar, said she was bombarded with offers to join the platform during the tournament.
    Ivana Knoll revealed she turned down the chance to join OnlyFansCredit: YouTube / TMZSports
    ‘The World Cup’s hottest fan’ claimed she was bombarded by people asking her to join the siteCredit: Instagram / @knolldoll
    Ivana said she doesn’t ‘judge’, but no amount of money will make her join OnlyFansCredit: Instagram / @knolldoll
    Ivana has over 3.5million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @knolldoll
    Ivana, 30, claimed she had “ten calls” and “20 emails” a day from agencies asking her to join OnlyFans.
    But the former Miss Croatia winner declared joining the adult only site to sell steamy content is simply “not for” her.
    Asked about brand deals, she told TMZ Sports: “I usually don’t take everything that they offer me, because I like to work with brands who I like, and not many of them, because I like to present what I really like, not just what is paid to me.”
    She added: “About OnlyFans, I remember during the World Cup I got like probably ten calls per day, and maybe 20 emails about opening an OnlyFans.”
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    When quizzed if it was fans or agencies asking her, she said: “From everybody, from the agencies, and I was like ‘I don’t know why they cannot accept that I don’t want to open one’, it’s not everything about money.”
    Ivana continued: “I don’t judge, I’m just not that kind of person. It’s not for me.
    “I tried to explain that it’s not about money always, I care about reputation.”
    After seeing her popularity skyrocket, Ivana has her eyes on big things for the future.
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    She went from 600,000 followers on Instagram before the World Cup to having over 3.5million now.
    And she is planning on being at the next World Cup in 2026.
    Ivana declared: “I would like to be a Fifa ambassador for the next World Cup, or for a club who I like.”
    Ivana wants to be at the next World Cup in 2026Credit: Instagram / @knolldoll
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    Alex Scott breaks silence over decision to wear One Love armband at Qatar World Cup

    FOOTBALL Focus host Alex Scott has broken her silence over her decision to wear the One Love armband at the World Cup in Qatar.Alex, who dates both men and women, wore it to show support for the LGBT community in the country – where same sex relationships are illegal.
    Alex Scott wore the One Love armband despite players being banned from wearing them at the Qatar World CupCredit: Pixel8000
    She wore the band as she covered England’s first game in Qatar, after the Three Lions were banned from doing so.
    Former Arsenal Women’s player Alex, 38, said: “We all woke up to the news of the armband being banned.
    “I remember being so sad.
    “I was standing with the kit man, Andy, looking out, just full of emotion.
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    “I said: ‘Andy, no one’s told me I can’t wear an armband’.
    He said: ‘Alex, you f***ing genius.’
    “No one knew anything.
    “I remember saying to Kelly who was going to interview me: ‘Kelly don’t say a word. All I’m doing is going to put this armband on and it’s going to speak for itself.’
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    “And that’s exactly what I did. This little thing and what it represents.”
    Alex said her decision saw her being trolled and sent vile messages by strangers online.
    Speaking at the 2023 Attitude 101 lunch at London’s Rosewood Hotel, Alex said: “After that I disappeared. I was in Qatar with all the abuse and I was like, I need to get away because I can’t believe something out of love could create so much hate and such a divide.
    “It was Martin Luther King who said; Injustice anywhere is a threat to just everywhere. And by stopping wearing this arm band is exactly what was happening in Qatar.
    “So I disappeared. I went to Barbados for a little while. And then I came back to the UK and to say I appreciate and love so much people coming up to me and saying what wearing this armband meant to everyone.” 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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    Fans say World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll is ‘getting even hotter’ as she shows off bum in barely-there bikini

    WORLD CUP beauty Ivana Knoll continues to wow her fans even over a month after the Qatar tournament ended. In her latest pics, Ivana posed in a barely-there bikini showing off her figure.
    Ivana Knoll stunned fans in a barely-there bikiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVL4y9PFUQ/?hl=en
    Ivana has 3.5million Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVL4y9PFUQ/?hl=en
    She shot to fame during the World Cup
    Following the tournament, she has continued to post steamy picsCredit: Instagram
    Many show off her figureCredit: Instagram
    And her fans online continue to rave about herCredit: https://www.instagram.com/knolldoll/
    Her latest pics left some declaring she was “more hot” since QatarCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
    And fans online went wild for the steamy pics.
    One fan declared: “You just getting more & more hot like 🥵.”
    A second fan declared: “Nice little bun 😂.”
    A third said: “🔥 so beautiful 🔥❤️.”
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    A fourth declared: “❤️ 😍 how cute you are my queen.”
    “Yeah, sexy! 🤩🎉,” commented another.
    Another added: “Beautiful.”
    Ivana shot to fame during the Qatar World Cup for her daring pics as Croatia progressed all the way to the semi-final.
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    In more recent days, Ivana has shared pics while on the beach and the streets of Miami.
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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
    Fans have been enjoying her frequent uploadsCredit: Instagram @knolldoll More