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      World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll flaunts incredible curves in revealing Croatia-inspired outfit in New York

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      THE World Cup’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll set pulses racing on the streets of New York City.The Croatian model shot to fame thanks to her appearances at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Ivana Knoll took her iconic Croatia look to the streets of New York CityCredit: Splash
      Knoll’s fame skyrocketed thanks to her red and white chequered outfitsCredit: Splash
      The Croatian stunner was one of the stars of the World CupCredit: Getty
      She attended every Croatia gameCredit: Getty
      Knoll caught the attention of fans in Qatar and across the worldCredit: The Mega Agency
      The former Miss Croatia travelled to America after the World CupCredit: Splash
      The model has 3.6million Instagram followersCredit: PA
      Knoll was dubbed the World Cup’s sexiest fanCredit: Getty
      She attended every game Croatia played dressed in the colours of her country – red and white checks.
      Ivana captured the attention of the locals and millions on social media thanks to her good looks and flawless figure.
      And she has also turned heads in the Big Apple after travelling to America for the festive period.
      The former Miss Croatia visited the Buzzfeed studios for an interview with the media company, wearing her iconic red and white chequered top and red leggings.
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      The Croat, 30, also took in the sights of Times Square and went shopping at Louis Vuitton.
      It comes days after Ivana treated her followers to a Boxing Day poolside snap in a slinky low-back turquoise dress that she was nearly bursting out of along with diamante stilettos.
      The social media influencer was one of the stars of the World Cup..
      Now she has 3.6m followers on Instagram, underlining how much her fame has skyrocketed.
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      Ivana’s costumes have gone down a storm from her sexy bikinis to her beautiful dresses.
      Red bras, G-strings, chequered tops and tight leggings have all been on show as she turned up to games in new attire.
      In doing so she sparked controversy as many think her choice of flesh-flashing outfits break Qatar’s modesty laws.
      However, the supporter never feared the local police and claimed her dress sense did not hurt anyone. More

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      Kylian Mbappe FINALLY breaks silence on Emi Martinez’s World Cup taunts with brutal putdown after last-gasp PSG winner

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE says Emilano Martinez’s “futile” World Cup taunts have not bothered him.The Argentinian keeper called for a minute’s silence for the French superstar when celebrating their final penalty shootout victory earlier this month.
      Kylian Mbappe was mercilessly trolled by Emi Martinez after France lost the World Cup finalCredit: REX
      Martinz taunted the France hitman by holding a baby with a picture of his face on it during the wild celebrationsCredit: @ESPNFC
      But the PSG star has refused let Martinez’s actions get to himCredit: REX
      He even posed with a doll carrying a picture of Mbappe’s face when parading the World Cup trophy in Buenos Aires.
      When asked about the Aston Villa’s goalkeeper’s antics, Mbappe, 24, said: “Celebrations are not my problem.
      “I do not waste energy on such futile things.
      “What’s important for me is to give the best of myself for my club.”
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      Martinez was also criticised for making a crude gesture with his trophy after being named the tournament’s best goalkeeper.
      Former French defender Adil Rami branded him the “most hated” man in France while politician Karl Olive called for Fifa to rescind his keeper award.
      The 30-year-old reported back for Villa training today and boss Unai Emery vowed to speak to him about his actions.
      The Villa gaffer said: “When you have big emotions, it is sometimes difficult to control them.
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      “I will speak with him (Martinez) next week about some celebrations, but I respect that he is now with his national team.
      “When he’s with us, under our responsibility, we can speak about it.”
      But Mbappe – who scored a hattrick in the final – claims Martinez’s taunts have not caused any issues with PSG teammate Lionel Messi.
      He added: “I talked with Messi after the match, I congratulated him.
      “’It was a life’s goal for him, for me as well, but I failed, so you must always remain a good sportsman.
      “Personally, I will never get over losing the final.
      “But my club is not responsible for this failure of our team, so I’ve tried to return with the most positive energy possible.” More

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      ‘He could teach you how to treat women’ – Di Maria’s wife slams Adil Rami over Pamela Anderson as Martinez row hots up

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      ANGEL DI MARIA’S wife Jorgelina Cardozo has hit out at Adil Rami as their row over Argentina keeper Emi Martinez rumbles on.Martinez, 30, sparked controversy at the World Cup final after putting his Golden Glove trophy on his crotch and girating.
      Angel Di Maria and wife Joreglina Cardozo slammed Adil Rami after he criticised Emi MartinezCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Cardozo defended Di Maria after he was mocked by RamiCredit: Getty
      Cardozo attacked former France star Rami over his past relationship with Pamela AndersonCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Martinez taunted Kylian Mbappe by holding a baby doll with his face onCredit: @ESPNFC
      The goalkeeper also mocked Kylian Mbappe by clutching a baby doll with his face on it during the bus parade celebrations in Buenos Aires.
      That sparked a backlash from former France star Adil Rami, 37, who insulted Martinez in response.
      He said: “The biggest son of a b**** in football. The most hated man.”
      Di Maria, 34, was quick to defend his team-mate Martinez, saying: “El Dibu [Martinez] is the best goalkeeper in the world. Go cry elsewhere.”
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      Rami then responded again, tweeting: “Can you teach me?”, showing four pictures of Di Maria himself crying with the captions: “When you lose”, “when you win”, “when you leave a club”, “when you see this tweet”.
      That jibe enraged Cardozo, 40, who slammed Rami on several fronts – including over his past relationship with Pamela Anderson.
      She said: “Angel [Di Maria] could teach you how to cry, how to treat women better and score goals on finals. Happy new year, genius.”
      Cardozo was referencing Pamela’s claim that she was “scammed” by the footballer, saying Rami had “hurt” and “threatened” her many times.
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      She also said she hired a bodyguard because he “scares” her.
      The 55-year-old said throughout the relationship he was controlling and alleged he had cheated with his ex Sidonie Biémont.
      The Barb Wire actress also shared a video of herself having her hands bandaged after Rami allegedly “crushed them”.
      Rami has previously denied her allegations as “completely false” and said he was “incapable of doing such things”. More

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      ‘So sexy’ – Pep Guardiola says Kalvin Phillips has the ‘perfect body’ as he makes light of Man City star’s weight issue

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      PEP GUARDIOLA joked that Kalvin Phillips has the “perfect body” as he made light of player’s weight issue. The midfielder was an unused substitute in Manchester City’s return to the Premier League, beating Leeds 3-1.
      Pep Guardiola joked that Kalvin Phillips has the ‘perfect body’Credit: PA
      It followed after manager Guardiola said Phillips came back from the winter World Cup too heavy.
      He said: “He’s not injured – he arrived overweight.
      “I don’t know [why]. He didn’t arrive in the condition to do training sessions and to play.”
      The swipe appears to have motivated Phillips as his manager revealed there was a spark in his training performances.
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      And it could earn the England international a place back in City’s starting 11 when they host Everton on Saturday.
      Guardiola said: “He has the perfect body now – so sexy. We will see for the weekend.’
      “He has spent the first part of the season out with surgery to arrive for the World Cup – and did everything to get to the World Cup.
      “It’s not just about just being fit you also have to understand what we want to do, the movements etc.
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      “So that means, as quick as possible, because Rodri cannot play all the games, so as quick as possible he he will play.
      “But I’m happy that yesterday for example Kalvin trained really well and sooner or later he will play.”
      Phillips made two substitute appearances for England in Qatar, as the Three Lions were dumped out in the quarter-final.
      And he watched on from his old ground as goals from Rodri and Erling Haaland twice helped narrow Arsenal’s lead at the top to five points.
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      Watch Neymar get sent off for DIVING in first game back to PSG after World Cup disappointment with Brazil

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      NEYMAR was sent off for DIVING on his return to PSG action.Just 19 days after Brazil crashed out of the World Cup, the winger took to the field against Strasbourg.
      Neymar tried to win a penalty when he went down in the boxCredit: BT Sport
      But instead he was given his second yellow card and was sent offCredit: AFP
      He appeared to get into the face of referee Clement TurpinCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian looked unhappy as he left the pitchCredit: AP
      But Neymar lasted just 63 minutes.
      He was first booked just past the hour-mark before he saw red moments later.
      With the score 1-1, after Marquinhos had scored at both ends, Neymar tried to con referee Clement Turpin.
      But his attempt at trying to win a penalty went horribly wrong as he was penalised.
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      Neymar, 30, got to the ball before the defender on right side of the box before falling to the ground.
      But he was awarded a second yellow card for simulation.
      He had been looking to make a positive return to club football following his disappointing World Cup that was overshadowed by an ankle injury.
      But instead the forward was sent off for the FIFTH time in his PSG career.
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      Fortunately for Neymar, his blushes were spared by Kylian Mbappe, who secured PSG’s sixth Ligue 1 victory on the bounce with a last-gasp penalty.
      But the Brazilian will now miss the New Year’s Day trip to Lens, who PSG lead by eight points at the top. More

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      I gave Salt Bae a gift, now I want it BACK – the way he harassed World Cup stars was so disrespectful, says ‘Curry King’

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      A RESTAURATEUR who gave Salt Bae a gift has demanded it back after the way he harassed World Cup stars. ‘Curry King’ Suleman Raza recently dined at Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et Steakhouse in London and introduced himself to the celebrity chef.
      Suleman Raza recently posted footage of himself present a gift to Salt BaeCredit: TikTok/@imsulemanraza
      Now, after viewing Salt Bae’s antics at the World Cup, Suleman wants his gift backCredit: TikTok/@imsulemanraza
      Salt Bae badgered the superstar until he relentedCredit: Twitter
      Salt Bae was slammed for his ‘pathetic’ pestering of Lionel MessiCredit: Instagram
      In a video posted to TikTok, the British-Pakistani entrepreneur is seen telling Salt Bae he owns 35 restaurants and presenting him with two gifts.
      One of the items was for Salt Bae, and another was for his staff.
      Suleman, the founder of Spice Village Restaurants & Grand Sapphire Hotels, posted the gift exchange nine days ago – three days after Salt Bae was slammed for his “pathetic” pestering of Lionel Messi to get a selfie and touching the World Cup after Argentina’s win.
      Five days ago, he posted a new clip, asking for the gift back.
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      Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, somehow got himself in among the winning team and managed to get selfie with Lionel Messi as he celebrated his team’s triumph.
      But in the run up, he was seen badgering the superstar and repeatedly grabbing his arm until the player relented and posed for a picture.
      The chef was slammed on Twitter as “pathetic” for his attention seeking antics, which were also described as the “cringiest thing ever”.
      Suleman agrees, saying Salt Bae’s antics on the football pitch were unacceptable.
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      In his latest video on the controversy Suleman says: “Salt Bae, you’re a chef and I’m a curry king. I want my gift back.
      “Do you know why? Because you have been so rude and disrespectful to the players.
      “The way you have harrassed the families while they were with their families on the pitch.
      “The way you have tried to snatch the trophy from the players
      “You have lost all your respect and fans from all around the world, including me.
      “You know what, you are so desperate and that’s why you lost all your respect and that’s why I want my gift back.
      “Let me know when and how.”
      Suleman’s video has gone viral, being viewed more than 4.6 million times and garnering more than 8,500 comments.
      But many of the social media users who shared their opinions didn’t agree with him asking for his gift back.
      One person said: “Using Salt Bae as a bait to take his share of fame/controversy.”
      Someone else said: “Trying to get his bit of fame from this.”
      Another wrote: “The way your trying to use another man’s downfall as your moment to shine.”
      FIFA was forced to make a humiliating admission about Salt Bae crashing the World Cup final.
      It said the famous chef, who was pictured pestering Argentinian players after their win against France, should not have been on the pitch.
      Now FIFA is conducting an internal investigation to see how the chef got onto the pitch as he has no commercial relationship with the organisation and was not invited onto the pitch by Gianni Infantino Sky Sports News reports.
      Salt Bae sparked fury before the World Cup after bragging about a £140,584 bill at his high-end restaurant.
      A single steak from the evening was over £1000, and the group spent almost £115,000 on wine alone.
      The backlash came amidst the worst cost-of-living crisis seen in decades, as inflation soars and millions struggle to pay for food and rent.
      Salt Bae shot to fame in 2017 when a video of him lovingly preparing a steak by theatrically sprinkling a handful of salt crystals, quickly went viral.
      Nusret quickly became a celebrity in his own right, cooking for celebrities like David Beckham, Leonardo DiCaprio, and DJ Khaled.

      He opened his first Nusr-Et steakhouse in Istanbul in 2010.
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      Chelsea agree £105m fee with Benfica for Enzo Fernandez as they pip Man Utd and Liverpool to club-record transfer

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      CHELSEA are willing to pay the £105MILLION release clause of World Cup star Enzo Fernandez in the January window.Benfica midfielder Fernandez, 21, shone for Argentina in Qatar, winning Young Player of the Tournament as they defeated France in the final on penalties earlier this month.
      Enzo Fernandez has a release clause worth £105millionCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez was named as the best young player at the World Cup
      Liverpool and Manchester United are also showing an interest.
      However, Blues officials have stolen a march and informed Portuguese giants Benfica of their desire to get the deal done.
      Fernandez has a contract until 2027, with Benfica playing hardball to keep him.
      But in a meeting with club president Rui Costa and super-agent Jorge Mendes, they were told the mammoth release clause would be no issue.
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      It would be the biggest transfer fee paid in the club’s history, beating the £97.5m they paid for flop striker Romelu Lukaku in 2021.
      And now the west Londoners are tasked with reaching a personal agreement with Fernandez and his representatives.
      Chelsea are desperate to secure his services with Premier League rivals United and Liverpool preferring to wait until the summer to submit their bids.
      Fernandez scored his first and only goal for Argentina in their 2-0 group stage win over Mexico, becoming the second youngest scorer for his nation at a World Cup behind Lionel Messi.
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      Midfield is a position boss Graham Potter is keen to bolster, with Jorginho and N’Golo Kante’s deals expiring at the end of the season.
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      Chelsea remain interested in summer targets Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, but are determined to improve that area over the next few weeks.
      It has been an aggressive start to the winter window for the west Londoners, with 20-year-old Molde striker David Datro Fofana arriving on January 1 for £8m.
      The wonderkid will come in to replace the injured Armando Broja, who will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, and provide competition for Kai Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Ivory Coast international Fofana scored 15 times in 24 matches for the Norwegian side to help them to their recent league title, with the club acknowledging he now wanted to “follow in the footsteps of legend Didier Drogba.”
      Chelsea have also agreed a £50m deal to sign RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku next summer. More

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      ‘Disrespectful’ Salt Bae slammed for ‘chatting on his AirPods’ while serving customer £500 steak at ‘rip-off’ restaurant

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      SALT Bae has been slammed he was accused of chatting on his AirPods while serving customers a steak that cost them £500.The celebrity chef has been under fire ever since he was accused of hijacking Argentina’s celebrations at the World Cup.
      Salt Bae was slammed as ‘disrespectful’ in the viral TikTok
      The diner was extremely unhappy with Salt Bae
      Salt Bae – real name Nusret Gökçe, – is seen with his Air Pods in as he carves up a steak tableside with his trademark swagger.
      But the angry customer took to TikTok to complain – rating the internet star’s restaurant a dismal 1.7 out of 10.
      Ehtisham Aziz shared the video – saying he paid £500 to have the musclebound butcher carve up his steak at his restaurant Nusr-Et in Doha, Qatar.
      But he was left unimpressed as Salt Bae appeared disinterested as he seemed to be chatting to someone via his AirPods.
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      The guest branded him “super disrespectful” and also complained about the quality of the food in the video which has been viewed more than 4million times.
      “Food was extremely expensive and staff was very rude,” wrote Mr Aziz.
      He said having to pay for Bae to plate the steak tableside was “-20/10” while having him talking on his Air Pods was “-100000/10”.
      He did however write seeing the chef sprinkling Salt over the steak was “pretty cool” in real life, saying that was ten out of ten.
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      The butcher then fed his brother a slice of the meat before they posed with him for a picture.
      Mr Aziz claims they asked Bae to sign their cousin’s mini football – only for the sunglass-sporting star to then toss it away from them.
      Some fans responded to Mr Aziz’s review by defending Salt Bae.
      “Don’t hate the player, hate the game. Salt bae is a smart guy that profits off of wealthy people willing to pay for literally anything lmao,” wrote one user on TikTok.
      Others mocked the fact the TikTok actually agreed to pay for Salt Bae to come and chop up his steak.
      Rising to fame thanks to a viral video of hims sprinkling salt looking suave, Salt Bae’s chain of Nusr-Et restaurants are known for high prices and decadent gold-wrapped meals.
      But he has courted controversy over the years – with some reviewers slamming his steakhouses as “rip offs”.
      He has opened over 22 restaurants across the US, UK, Greece and Dubai.
      And they remain popular, especially with celebrities – with Bae serving everyone from David Beckham to the late Maradona.
      Fifa launched a probe after Salt Bae someone managed to get onto the pitch during celebrations after the final of the World Cup.
      Argentina scored an incredible victory – outlasting France on penalties after a stunning 3-3 scoreline.
      It was a highly symbolic win that for some cemented Lionel Messi as the greatest football player of all time.
      But as the side tried to enjoy their moment in the sun – there was Salt Bae.
      Bae was pictured hassling Messi for pictures, appeared to snatch the World Cup trophy, and bit one of the player’s medals.
      Fifa confirmed that the chef was not supposed to be allowed on the pitch and launched an investigation.
      And since then Salt has been banned from the US Open and music festival Rolling Loud.
      His followers have also slammed an “uncomfortable” resurfaced Instagram video with Kylian Mbappe.
      And in another video, he can be seen gyrating back and forth while cutting steak for Bayern Munich and Barcelona star Lewandowski.
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