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      World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll in tears as she leaves Qatar after becoming huge Instagram sensation

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      IVANA KNOLL who rose to fame as the World Cup’s “hottest fan” was in tears as she left Qatar.The Croatian super fan was seen at all of their games during the tournament.
      Ivana Knoll cried while leaving QatarCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Knoll was at the World Cup supporting CroatiaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Knoll received a lot of attention for her outfits while supporting CroatiaCredit: Getty
      She often wore revealing outfits despite Qatar’s modesty lawsCredit: Alamy
      In a video uploaded to her Instagram story, while she was at the International airport in Doha, she was wearing a Croatia shirt and looked visibly upset.
      Ivana accompanied the video with the message: “Leaving Doha is so hard for me.
      “Mixed with happiness, sadness, and confusion all together, will miss this place so much”.
      Ivana caught the attention of the world with her unique way of showing her love for nation’s side.
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      And many of her fans praised her for her achievements during the World Cup.
      One wrote: “You came to Qatar as a model and left an international Super Star”.
      A second commented: “Thank you Ivana for representing our beautiful country with love and proud”.
      A third added: “You are the best Croatian woman I’ve ever seen”.
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      However, she did not get to see her team in the final as they were knocked out by eventual winners Argentina.
      Despite Qatar’s modesty rules, she wore bras, chequered dresses and tight leggings to stadiums, leaving little for her fans to imagine.
      As Croatia’s biggest fan, she has never feared the local police claiming her dress sense does not hurt anyone.
      She has seen her social media following increase by millions during the World Cup, she now boasts 3.4million followers on Instagram.
      The red and white costumes became popular with the paparazzi and other supporters as she posed for selfies with them.
      She has argued that her outfits were not hurting anyone in themCredit: Alamy
      Knoll’s social media following has massively increased after her appearances at the tournamentCredit: Getty
      She now has 3.4million followers on InstagramCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘ready to pay a BILLION euros to sign Kylian Mbappe’ as they refuse to abandon France World Cup ace transfer

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      REAL MADRID could pay one BILLION Euros to land Kylian Mbappe.The Spanish giants believe an extraordinary financial package can prise France’s World Cup final hat-trick scorer from PSG by the summer.
      FSG could do a roaring trade if they agree to offload Kylian MbappeCredit: AP
      Mbappe is under contract until 2024 and Gazzetta.it reckon any move would total one billion euros over four years – about £877million.
      That includes close to £552m in wages and a transfer fee of around £132m, plus signing-on fees and commission.
      Real president Florentino Perez is still keen on Mbappe, despite surprisingly missing out on him last summer.
      The pacy striker, who was 24 on Tuesday, won the Golden Boot in Qatar with eight goals.
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      And Real Madrid legend Guti turned up the pressure on Perez to deliver.
      The ex-Spain midfielder insists the Bernabeu needs Mbappe – and he needs them.
      Guti said: “The best have to stay at Real Madrid. 
      “Seeing him play for PSG makes me angry, and not only for Real but also for La Liga. 
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      “La Liga must always have the best in the world. 
      “Mbappe is a player made for Real, and then if he wants to do what Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have done, he has to play for Real Madrid because he won’t make it for PSG. 
      “Madrid must go and get him immediately, now. 
      “There are good players on the market, but none like him. Yes, Haaland maybe, but a step below. Mbappe, he is unique. 
      “Only he can give what Messi gave to Barcelona or Ronaldo to Madrid. Nobody else.”
      Messi’s double helped Argentina lift the World Cup last Sunday, but unlucky loser Mbappe seems sure to shatter more records at the top level.
      He helped France win the trophy in 2018 and now has 12 goals in 14 games from just two tournaments.
      German Miroslav Klose is the World Cup’s all-time top scorer, with 16 from 24 matches. More

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      Argentina three-star kit release date revealed… but fans must wait until AFTER Christmas for post-World Cup shirt

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      FANS will have to wait until after Christmas to get their hands on the new Argentina football shirt.The new design will include a third star to symbolise the World Cup final victory against France in Qatar.
      The new Argentina shirt with three stars will not be available until after ChristmasCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      It is predicted to sell out very quicklyCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES

      The triumph at the tournament is Argentina’s third World Cup victory, with the previous two coming in 1986 and 1978.
      The new shirt will keep the same style as the one that was worn during the tournament but will have one star placed above the pre-existing two over the badge.
      The maker, Adidas, has listed the new shirt on its website titled “Argentina 22 winners home jersey”, and it will be available on Wednesday, December 28 at 9:30am.
      Although journalist Mauro Albornoz has claimed that they could be available as soon as December 26, but that is believed to only be in Argentina.
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      It is also expected to sell out very quickly due to high demand from fans – with an estimated 4million filling the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate the win on Tuesday.
      A video has been shared on social media showing the third star being added to the jerseys.
      Argentina won the World Cup in a thrilling final against the French, in which the two sides had to be separated on penalties.
      Defender Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive spot kick for his side.
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      The shirt is currently priced at £80, but this is for the replica version, not the one that would have been worn by Lionel Messi and co.
      For the authentic shirt, the away version is currently listed at £120 on the Adidas website. More

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      Moment topless Argentina fans get their boobs painted with national flag before World Cup final stunt

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      THIS is the moment the two Argentina fans who made headlines around the world got their famous boobs painted.The World Cup Final stunt was the only moment viewers looked away from the pitch and now the artists’ preparation can be revealed.
      The Argentina fan showed off the work in progress on her topless paint job before the gameCredit: Instagram – @ noe.dreams1
      Noe, right, and her pal posed with the Argentinian flag painted over their nipplesCredit: Instagram – @ noe.dreams1
      In a video posted on Instagram, two lucky men are seen painting mini Argentina national flags over the women’s areola.
      The fine craftsmanship made sure their nipples were perfectly positioned in line with the Sol De Mayo, accentuating the symbol in cooler conditions.
      The women involved have now become household names after they were spotted live on TV stripping off to celebrate Argentina’s dramatic win over France.
      The footage of Noemi Gomez – known as Noe Dreams – and Milu Barbiie’s brazen stunt in Qatar was soon shared on social media and went viral.
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      At the time, fears mounted over the women because there had been no sign of Noe after she was reportedly removed from the stadium.
      But on Monday, it appeared Noe – who has named herself “The Topless Girl” on social media – and her friend escaped punishment in Qatar.
      Noe shared more topless clips from Sunday’s celebrations – and even appeared to post a picture of her boarding a plane out of the country.
      She didn’t just get her kit off inside the stadium – Noe shared a new video of her and her pal whipping their tops off outside the Lusail while taking a photo with grinning fans.
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      And she also posted another clip of the two women facing the cheering crowds inside the stadium and celebrating with their tops off.
      Noe later posted a photo of her boarding a plane – and wrote: “Start the plane at once before they come pick me up.”
      The risque antics have since been ingrained in people’s minds and sparked a trend of other celebrating fans getting their kit off.
      Videos of other topless women have flooded social media, bringing in millions of views from around the world.
      On Twitter, @Casual Ultra Official stitched together all the known clips into one big compilation taking the breath away of many viewers.
      In the video, one crazed fan even strutted by Buenos Aires’ iconic Obelisk monument completely naked.
      Noe posted a picture of her and her friend on her Instagram after the gameCredit: Instagram – @noe.dreams1
      Fears were growing over Noe’s safety after she was filmed flashing fansCredit: Canalpais
      Noe and her friend’s topless antics started a national trendCredit: Instagram – @ noe.dreams1 More

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      Desperate Salt Bae shares throwback video hanging out with Messi after being trolled for World Cup final snub

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      FAME hungry Salt Bae shared an old video of him hugging Lionel Messi – after the World Cup winner snubbed him on the pitch.The celebrity chef was slammed for pestering Argentina’s talisman for a selfie in embarrassing scenes following Sunday’s nailbiting final.
      Salt Bae shared an old video of him hugging Lionel Messi days after his high-profile snubCredit: Instagram
      The chef is seen wagging his finger at the football superstar in Dubai in 2018Credit: Instagram
      Salt Bae made sure he was in the middle for a snap with Messi and Paul PogbaCredit: Instagram
      Another vid shows Messi imitating the chef’s famous salt sprinkling gimmickCredit: Instagram
      A crowd cheered as Gökçe theatrically fed him a slice of steak
      The Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – was filmed grabbing Messi by the shoulder at least twice.
      Messi tried to shrug him off before finally agreeing to pose for an awkward picture.
      The chef’s own fans panned his attention seeking antics and his desperate attempt to get close to the world’s greatest footballer.
      Last night Gökçe hit back with a new post to his 50million Instagram followers.
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      It is a video from their only known previous meeting in 2018 when Messi and his wife dined at Gökçe’s steakhouse in Dubai.
      France ace Paul Pogba was also there and the chef made sure he got in between them for a photo.
      Gökçe’s throwback video shows him shaking Messi’s hand and giving him a bear hug, then talking animatedly while wagging his finger at the Barcelona forward.
      His self-promoting video was captioned simply: “The champion”.
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      Followers said it was “cringe” and accused him of a desperate attempt to prove he is pals with Messi after getting the cold shoulder days earlier.
      One said: “This is embarrassing.”
      Another said: “He wanna prove that he wasn’t ghosted by Messi.”
      A third said: “You can share as many pictures and videos with Messi as you want, that doesn’t change the fact that your behaviour after the match was totally wrong.” 
      Messi ate at Gökçe’s Dubai steakhouse with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and a pal in November 2018.
      Another video from the time shows how they got the full VIP treatment.
      After theatrically slicing their steak at the table, Salt Bae invited Messi to sprinkle salt over it, mimicking his trademark gesture.
      Then other diners were heard cheering as the chef fed a slice of beef into Messi’s mouth using the tip of his knife.
      The world’s greatest player seemed delighted by the encounter, which Salt Bae posted on Instagram.
      Messi also posed for a picture with Gökçe and former Man Utd midfielder Paul Pogba, who dined there the same night.
      At the time the two stars were on a break from international duty.
      Another video showed them deep in conversation – sparking transfer speculation as Pogba urged Messi: “We have to play together”.
      Gökçe has posted selfies with scores of footballers and other celebrities and has forged a friendship with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.
      The world governing body faces questions over why the celebrity chef was allowed on the pitch following embarrassing scenes at the showpiece final.
      As well as badgering Messi, he was filmed muscling in on the Argentina squad’s celebrations and snatching the trophy from one winner’s baby.

      Gökçe also pretended to do his trademark salt-sprinkling trick over the £17million gold trophy as irritated players stood by.
      And boastful pics on his Insta page showed his kissing the trophy and holding it aloft like a champion.
      The disgraceful spectacle reportedly broke Fifa’s rules, which say only former winners and heads of state can handle it.
      BBC host Gary Lineker shared footage of his attention seeking antics, saying: “He’s such a pest.”
      And former FA chairman Greg Dyke said: “I don’t think Fifa and Infantino have come out of this very well.”
      Fifa has reportedly refused to say if Salt Bae was granted access to the pitch.
      It did not respond to The Sun Online’s request for comment.
      If he was given “access all areas” accreditation, that would open the governing body to allegations of cronyism or special treatment for Infantino’s friends, reports The Times.
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      Other VIP guests at the final included Twitter billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
      And French president Emmanuel Macron was slated for his embarrassing attempts to console losing hattrick hero Kylian Mbappe.
      Lionel Messi tried to shrug off Salt Bae’s attentions after Sunday’s finalCredit: Twitter
      Argentina captain Messi eventually relented and posed for an awkward selfieCredit: instagram
      Salt Bae was filmed snatching the World Cup trophy from Angel Di MariaCredit: Twitter – @@JCUStreaks10
      He also snatched it away from Cristian Romero’s babyCredit: Twitter – @@JCUStreaks10 More

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      Fifa delete TWO tweets after Cristiano Ronaldo fan uproar as they appear to label Messi goat and troll Portugal ace

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      FIFA have deleted TWO tweets following a huge backlash from Cristiano Ronaldo’s fervent fanbase.Ronaldo endured a disappointing tournament in Qatar, scoring just once from the penalty spot before being dropped to the bench.
      Cristiano Ronaldo endured an underwhelming World CupCredit: Getty
      His great rival Lionel Messi, meanwhile, scored seven goals and laid on three assists on the way to winning the tournament and the Golden Ball.
      The 35-year-old’s exploits effectively ended the GOAT debate for many fans, and Fifa’s official World Cup Twitter account tweeted a message to that effect.
      They wrote: “The GOAT debate is settled. The ultimate prize is now part of the collection.
      “On the day @Argentina won their third #FIFAWorldCup, Leo Messi is your @Budweiser Player of the Match.”
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      The tweet seemed to upset some Ronaldo fan accounts, and has still been gaining traction even since it has been deleted.
      One wrote: “A professional account of the biggest football organisation in the world.
      “It has always been Ronaldo vs the rigged system.”
      A second huffed: “Very unprofessional.”
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      This tweet was swiftly deleted
      Lionel Messi, 35, won the World Cup at the fifth attemptCredit: Rex
      And a third moaned: “It’s everyone against him.”
      Fifa deleted a further innocuous tweet.
      They posted a picture of Ronaldo smiling and raising his thumb, with the caption: “Thumbs up if you really enjoyed the #FIFAWorldCup.”
      Some fans took the tweet to be insulting to the 37-year-old, who had a miserable tournament.
      One wrote: “Fifa mocking Ronaldo. They have now deleted this tweet.”
      Another bizarrely claimed: “The favouritism displayed by Fifa in that now-deleted tweet further corroborates our assumption of a rigged system against Ronaldo all along.”
      Ronaldo’s tournament ended at the quarter-final stage, when Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco.
      He was brought on in the 51st minute, but was unable to make an impact.
      After the match he left the field in tears, after seeming to realise that his World Cup dream had slipped away.
      Ronaldo fans felt that this tweet was disrespectful
      The former Manchester United star was upset after his side crashed outCredit: ITV More

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      Gary Neville slapped with hundreds of Ofcom complaints after ‘political’ rant over nurse strikes

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      GARY Neville has been hit with 605 Ofcom complaints after a political rant during the World Cup final.The football pundit, 47, was blasted for comparing strikers’ working conditions in Britain to migrant workers in Qatar.
      Gary Neville has had 605 Ofcom complaints after a political rant before Sunday’s World CupCredit: ITV
      On Monday it was reported that telly regulator Ofcom had asked ITV bosses to explain the tirade during the run-up to Argentina’s clash with France.
      And a spokesman added today: “We are assessing this content as a priority and have asked ITV provide us with details about the broadcast to inform that work”.
      Neville has refused to apologise for the rant, where he attacked the UK government for “demonising” striking nurses.
      He slammed the World Cup host nation for its “abhorrent” treatment of workers, and said people should “detest poor accommodation and working conditions.”
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      He continued: “We can never accept that in this region or any other region and it is just worth mentioning we’ve got a current government in our country that are demonising rail workers, ambulance workers and terrifyingly nurses.
      “We can’t have people being paid an absolute pittance to work, we can’t have people in accommodation that is unsavoury and disgusting. It shouldn’t happen here.
      “That shouldn’t happen here with the wealth that exists. 
      “But it shouldn’t happen with the nurses in our country either where our nurses are having to fight for an extra pound or two pounds.”
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      But Harry Redknapp said his speech was “completely ridiculous”.
      And former-Three Lions player Danny Mills also slated the rant.
      Asked on GB News if Neville should have made the speech, he said: “I don’t think so.
      “You have a platform as a pundit, as a person on telly, you clearly have opinions, but there are people better read, better versed to understand all the situations in this.
      “We saw it at the start of the World Cup with the BBC not putting not showing the opening ceremony on the main channel. And then a bit of a monologue from Gary Lineker.
      “It’s OK to have opinions, but if you want to do that, do it on your own social media channels because I think you have more influence.”
      Today it was revealed that staff at his own luxury hotel are on minimum wage.
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      Gary Neville blasted as staff at his luxury hotel are paid minimum wage after he slammed government over nurse pay

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      GARY Neville has been blasted after it was revealed staff at his luxury hotel are on minimum wage.The football pundit’s Stock Exchange Hotel is recruiting full-time waiters and waitresses for £9.50 an hour and bartenders for £9.50-11.
      Gary Neville was slammed for launching into political rant during coverage of the World Cup finalCredit: ITV
      He has previously admitted to being a ‘champagne socialist’
      It comes after Neville, 47, used ITV’s World Cup broadcast on Sunday to accuse the Government of paying nurses “an absolute pittance”.
      The minimum wage waiters and waitresses at his restaurant would be earning £19,600 a year for a 40-hour week. Nurses typically earn around £34,000 on average.
      The waiter/waitress ad at his luxury hotel in Manchester reads: “We are looking for talented Waiters who have a passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience and a desire to learn and grow within our team.”
      It demands previous relevant experience and says experience at a luxury five-star hotel would be a distinct advantage to candidates. 
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      They are also expected to have “exceptional service standards and attention to detail” and to “provide the highest level of service to guests at all times”.
      Conservative MP Lee Anderson told the Daily Mail: “It would appear staff within his hotel are working for a lot less than the public sector workers he claims are struggling to make ends meet. 
      “This multi-millionaire needs to shut up. 
      “When we want to watch the football World Cup, guess what we want to do, we want to watch football and chat about football. 
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      “So please keep your opinions off the football channels when you’re talking and commentating.”
      Last week it emerged that former staff felt “overworked and underappreciated” at a separate hotel.
      In a scathing review on job site Indeed, one worker said: “If you love being overworked and underappreciated then you’ve found you calling.
      “Typically understaffed and overworked. Training is non existent.
      “Always work over my contracted hours and never get overtime pay, I was told to take time in lieu but that’s impossible when they are no staff to cover that.
      “Management only interested in turning a profit and don’t really care how they achieve this.
      “I wouldn’t recommend working here right now as I know for a fact that most of the key staff are looking to move on due to the conditions.”
      Another ex-waitress gave the hotel just two stars as she vented on the employee forum Glassdoor.
      She branded the working situation as “unfair” and said there were “no pros from my personal experience.”
      “I didn’t feel welcome in the team and management was not treating everybody equally,” she added.
      And despite Neville hijacking ITV’s coverage to attack poor working conditions, one former hotel staffer blasted his business as “greedy”.
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      “Senior management is more concerned about cutting costs rather than generating money, providing a good service and good working conditions,” they added.
      Neville’s World Cup rant has since caused hundreds of complaints and Harry Radknapp called it “completely ridiculous”. More