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      Croatia star Andrej Kramaric breaks down in tears as he’s forced out of World Cup 3rd place play-off with injury

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      ANDREJ KRAMARIC’S World Cup ended in tears as he hobbled off injured.The Croatian striker was offside when he received the ball and tried a cross from the right during the second half of the third-place play-off with Morocco.
      Andrej Kramaric went off injured in the World Cup third-place play-offCredit: Reuters
      He was tended to by medics on the pitchCredit: AP
      He was visibly emotional as he headed to the sidelinesCredit: Getty
      However, in delivering the ball in, the striker damaged his knee and immediately went down with no contact from the defender.
      And as play carried on, he gingerly made his way back to the centre circle but sat back down on the turf awaiting treatment and was eventually helped off the field by medics in floods of tears.
      Clearly emotional, the former Leicester man was spotted with ice strapping on his hamstring on the bench.
      Kramaric, 31, plays his club football for Hoffenheim in Germany following his struggles at the King Power.
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      Die Kraichgauer return to Bundesliga action away at Union Berlin on January 21.
      Hoffenheim sit 11th in the table with Kramaric scoring three of his 106 goals for the club this season.

      But he was clearly concerned about his fitness as he limped off for the final time after seven appearances at Qatar 2022.
      Kramaric scored both of his goals at the winter World Cup in the 4-1 comeback win over Canada which ultimately proved crucial in sending Croatia through to the knockouts.
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      Zlatko Dalic’s side then beat Japan and Brazil on penalties to reach the semi-finals – but came undone against Argentina to drop into the bronze medal match.
      Croatia led 2-1 midway through the second half when Kramaric went down and was replaced by Nikola Vlasic.
      Superb goals from Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orsic either side of Achraf Dari’s equaliser put the Europeans in front.
      And that is how it ended as they repeated their third-place finish of 1998.
      Kramaric joined in the celebrations on the pitch after full-time – carried around thanks to a piggy-back from Borna Sosa. More

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      Croatia 2 Morocco 1 LIVE RESULT: Orsic seals third place finish at World Cup for Croatia after Gvardiol and Dia haeders

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      CROATIA finished third at the 2022 World Cup with victory over Morocco.Josko Gvardiol headed Croatia into a lead just moments into the game but the Croatians were not celebrating for long.
      Just minutes later Morocco were level as Achraf Dia netted a header of his own, but Mislav Orsic has put the Europeans in front again, curling a stunning strike in off the post.
      And this saw the Europeans finish third, four years after being named as runners up in Russia.

      Kick-off: 3pm GMT
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
      TV channel: BBC One
      Croatia XI: Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Perisic; Modric, Kovacic; Kramaric, Majer, Orsic; Livaja
      Morocco XI: Bounou; Hakimi, Dari, El Yamiq, Attiat-Pallah; El Khannouss, Amrabat, Sabiri; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal

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      Goodbye from Khalifa International Stadium
      Sixty-three matches down, one to go.
      The penultimate game of the World Cup – normally the one that matters least – served up a humdinger of a contest, befitting two nations that have excelled at Qatar 2022.
      In the end, it was Luka Modric and Croatia that took bronze, but only after seeing off the battling effort of Walid Regragui’s history-making Moroccan team.
      Tomorrow, attention will turn to Argentina and France, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, and the World Cup final.
      You won’t want to miss it, and you won’t with us here at SunSport.
      Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.
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      They said it was the game that didn’t matter, but for Luka Modric and his Croatia teammates, the smiles on their faces at full time said it all.
      Dan King looks back on a thrilling afternoon with his match report of Croatia’s 2-1 win over Morocco in the third place play-off.
      Whatever happens, at least one little genius of a number 10 has signed off from the World Cup on a high. Luka Modric will watch Lionel Messi try to write the final chapter to his fairytale in today’s final and wonder what might have been. But Croatia’s captain and greatest ever player ended his career on the biggest stage of all as a winner. And the two goals that earned him that pleasure were things of beauty.Dan KingThe Sun

      Modric bows out in style
      Luka Modric’s final World Cup performance was every bit as assured and effective as we have come to expect throughout his career.

      83 touches
      93% pass accuracy
      100% take-on success
      5 duels won
      2 interceptions
      7 final third entries

      Cro and behold
      They not be a vintage class, but Croatia have yet again shown just how hard they are to beat on the world stage.
      Credit: @optajoe Twitter
      Match stats from Khalifa International Stadium
      Morocco’s second half endeavour ensured there wasn’t much in the numbers, but it’s Croatia that win out in Qatar.

      Full time – Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      Referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim calls time on the third place play-off, and the Croatian bench rushes on to the pitch to celebrate finishing third at Qatar 2022!
      It’s another extraordinary achievement for a country of 4,000,000 that played their first World Cup in 1998, and follows up from their runners-up spot at Russia 2018.
      The Moroccan players are furious at the final whistle, confronting the officials in numbers but when the dust settles, they too will look proudly back at a memorable tournament.
      All the scoring took place in the first half when exquisite finishes from Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orsic sandwiched Achraf Dari’s immediate equaliser.

      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      90+6. En-Nesyri header! Over!
      The striker gets up above Perisic to meet a cross from the left, and makes the perfect connection.
      The Moroccan does everything right, heading back across the stranded Livakovic, but is an inch over the frame of the goal.
      We were that close to extra-time.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      90+4. This time they do manage to get a cross in when Zaroury’s centre is absolutely fizzed towards the near post.
      As he’s shown all tournament, Livakovic proves he’s a safe pair of hands.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      90+3. Morocco haven’t given up.
      Amrabat bursts forward with the ball from the back, but his teammates are unable to make room for a cross.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      90. As the fourth official signals six extra minutes, Hakimi finds space on the right touchline and delivers a gorgeous centre.
      En-Nesyri gets up highest but his header clatters into Petkovic at close quarters.
      Immediately, the Morocco goalkeeper claims handball, but the referee isn’t interested, and replays show that it cannoned off the Croatian substitute’s back.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      89. For once, Ziyech’s delivery is an awful one, and crashes straight into his clubmate Kovacic.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      88. Two minutes to go, and the Croatian supporters in the stadium think they’ve got this one won.
      On the pitch, the Moroccans have other ideas and win a free-kick midway inside the Croatia half.
      They send everyone bar the goalkeeper up on to the edge of the area.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      86. Kovacic with the chance to seal victory! Wide!
      The Chelsea man gets ahead of Hakimi with great desire, but then demonstrates his shooting ability with an effort pulled the wrong side of the far post.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      84. Amallah is cautioned for catching Petkovic with his arm, and then it all gets a little out of hand.
      Five furious Moroccan players surround the referee, while another group are involved in some pushing and shoving with their Croatian counterparts.
      Maybe the third place play-off does matter.

      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      82. A corner to Croatia, but the Europeans don’t over commit in sending players forward.
      Unsurprisingly, it comes to nothing.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      80. Ziyech goes looking for Chair at the far post, but his cross is too high for the substitute.
      And not just because the QPR man is five foot two.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      79. And still the Moroccan fans bring the noise.
      But can their side muster one last burst?
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      77. The more replays shown of the challenge on Gvardiol, the more it looks a penalty.
      I’ve no idea what the VAR officials are up to, perhaps they’ve knocked off for their tea.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      75. Straight down the other end, and En-Nesyri’s point blank effort is sensationally saved by Livakovic.
      Seconds later, Hakimi goes down on the edge of the area, and he too is told to get up.
      The referee is now getting it in the neck from both sets of players and benches.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      74. A brilliant move by Croatia takes advantage of a fantastic burst from the back by Gvardiol to find the centre-back inside the penalty area.
      The defender looks set to cap a sensational move, only to be brought down by Amrabat.
      It looks a clear penalty, but Abdulrahman Al Jassim waves play-on.

      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      71. Substitute Ounahi goes into the book for a petulant show of dissent.
      It’s the first yellow card shown by Abdulrahman Al Jassim this afternoon.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      70. As ever with a flurry of substitutions, any kind of tempo has evaporated.
      Vlasic tries to bring it back somewhat with a driving run through the heart of a midfield, and a 25-yard strike over the crossbar.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      67. Morocco boss Walid Regregui has big problems here, and he’ll be glad that this tournament is almost over.
      Shortly after one central defender in Achraf Dari had gone off injured, it seems now that so too will the other.
      Jawad El Yamiq has indicated that he’s unable to continue, and all the coach has left on the bench is a midfielder in Selim Amallah.
      It looks like the Moroccans are going to have to restructure for the final quarter of the contest.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      66. Now Croatia make a double switch.
      Mario Pasalic and Bruno Petkovic come on for Lovro Majer and Marko Livajo.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      64. Walid Regragui freshens things up with another two changes.
      One of those is enforced with goalscorer Achraf Dari going off with a knock, and he’s replaced in a like-for-like move by centre-back Bard Benoun.
      Anass Zaroury for Sofiane Boufal is the other change.
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      Croatia 2 Morocco 1 LIVE: Orsic curls shot in off post to hand Croatia lead after Gvardiol and Dari headers in World Cup

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      CROATIA and Morocco battling it out in the dreaded World Cup third place play-off and what a start to the game it has been with Croatia ahead!Josko Gvardiol headed Croatia into a lead just moments into the game but the Croatians were not celebrating for long.
      Just minutes later Morocco were level as Achraf Dia netted a header of his own, but Mislav Orsic has put the Europeans in front again, curling a stunning strike in off the post.

      Kick-off: 3pm GMT
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
      TV channel: BBC One
      Croatia XI: Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Perisic; Modric, Kovacic; Kramaric, Majer, Orsic; Livaja
      Morocco XI: Bounou; Hakimi, Dari, El Yamiq, Attiat-Pallah; El Khannouss, Amrabat, Sabiri; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal

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      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      47. Orsic nearly begins the second half just as he ended the first – by scoring a stunning goal.
      The 29-year-old forward takes aim from 20 yards, and ends up rippling the side-netting with his angled drive.
      It took a deflection too, and will be a corner.
      Kick-off – Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      46. There’s one change to report as Morocco restart matters in Qatar, and it’s a notable one for supporters of Queens Park Rangers.
      Their miniature magician, Ilias Chair, is on for his first appearance at the World Cup, replacing Abdelhamid Sabiri.
      First half facts and figures
      Croatia have dominated the action at the Khalifa International Stadium, but Morocco have shown throughout this tournament that you write them off at your peril.

      Half-time – Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      45. The fourth official signals that two minutes of additional time will be played.
      Long gone have the halcyon days of double figures on the electronic board.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      44. Back in front, Croatia will be hoping this lead lasts slightly longer than their previous one did.
      Croatia 2-1 Morocco
      42. Croatia regain the lead just as Morocco found themselves on top.
      It’s an absolute peach of a goal too, not in keeping with any of the play in the build-up.
      Again, the Croatians failed to make the most of the opening with Josip Stanisic neglecting to shoot when presented with an opportunity.
      But then Bilal El Khannous made a real hash of clearing his lines, and when he was dispossessed, the ball was laid left to Mislav Orsic.
      What followed was genius as the Dinamo Zagreb man unleashed a curling right-footed effort that bent around Yassine Bono to clip into the net off the inside of the far post.

      Back in front!

      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      40. Ziyech is up for this, and is really enjoying himself out there.
      The Moroccan tricks his way back inside Modric with a lovely piece of skill, and his eyes light up at the sight of goal.
      Taking a shot on from 30 yards, the captain doesn’t quite get it right with a fizzed pull wide of the near post.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      39. Good tracking back from Boufal denies Modric the opportunity to loop a cross into the danger area.
      Southampton fans must be wondering where this player was as opposed to the one they signed.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      37. A first Morocco corner of the game.
      Captain Ziyech sends over an inswinger with his left foot, and the flick at the near post from En-Nesyri almost loops into the far corner.
      The striker wears a rueful look on his face as he jogs back into position.

      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      35. Morocco win a free-kick midway inside the Croatia half, and Ziyech stands over the ball.
      The delivery from the Chelsea man is excellent too, and requires a very good defensive header from Perisic to deny one of a number of attackers the chance to connect.
      This is undoubtedly Walid Regragui’s side’s best spell of the game.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      33. Boufal and El Khannous work a one-two that takes the former into the penalty box.
      Just as the former Southampton man is about to strike, Gvardiol gets across to block it behind.
      Referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim awards a goalkick – the correct decision as it turns out – but the Morocco players are furious, quickly surrounding the official.
      I don’t think I’ve ever seen six men so upset not to win a corner. In the first half. Of a third place play-off.

      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      31. Morocco’s tails are up now, and epitomised by the way Sabiri storms through Kovacic in the midfield as if he wasn’t there.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      29. But that should have been a second for the North Africans!
      Beautiful link-up play between Ziyech and Hakimi down the right completely cuts open the Croatians, and allows the Paris Saint-Germain full-back to fly into the area unchallenged.
      Hakimi has En-Nesyri in the middle, but overcooks his cross with too much power and swerve, leaving the striker looking back agonisingly at the ball disappearing out of play.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      28. Morocco’s only attempt on goal so far was the equaliser.
      Otherwise, this game has been all Croatia.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      26. Not for the first time, Majer delivers and finds the head of Perisic.
      On this occasion, however, Perisic’s header is poor and the offside flag is up.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      25. Croatia win another free-kick deep in Morocco’s half, and again Modric and Majer stand over it.
      This one isn’t as central as the one they scored from, mind you. In fact it’s right out on this near touchline.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      23. Modric goes close to scoring!
      The Croatia midfielder takes advantage of a weak clearance from Attiyat Allah to whip a low left-footer towards the far post from the edge of the box.
      Bono needs two attempts to keep it out and clear, but eventually gets the job done.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      21. A glorious ball from Kovacic, who had dropped into the backline, looks perfect for Perisic on the left.
      However, the bounce was too much for the Tottenham man, agonisingly rebounding up and over his head for a throw.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      19. The Morocco fans turn the noise up a level inside Khalifa International Stadium.
      Their support at this World Cup has been every bit as impressive as their team.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      17. Morocco give the ball away in a dangerous area again!
      This time it’s Boufal that’s easily knocked off the ball, but Croatia lack conviction in their attacking.
      Wasting a four-on-two opportunity, Kramaric eventually tries his luck with a curler that’s comfortably grabbed by Bono.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      14. Orsic makes his way through a nothing challenge from Hakimi, and has a chance to work an opening.
      Stanisic follows up in support, and ends up getting a strike away that spins behind for a corner.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      12. Wow! What a start that was!
      I joked earlier that this would finish 6-6, and now I’m regretting not betting my blogger’s fee on such a result.
      Croatia 1-1 Morocco
      10. Back up the other end, and Orsic goes for goal with a right-footed curler from the edge of the box.
      It’s well wide though. Perhaps he should have tried heading it.
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      Fans all say the same thing as Chelsea transfer target Josko Gvardiol scores sensational header for Croatia vs Morocco

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      FANS have all been praising Chelsea transfer target Josko Gvardiol after he scored for Croatia in the World Cup third-place playoff.The defender netted with a leaping header after Luka Modric’s cross to put his side in front against the African nation.
      Josko Gvardiol scored a brilliant header against MoroccoCredit: AP
      The defender has been impressive at the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Croatia faced Morocco in the clash after both sides lost their World Cup semi-final matches against Argentina and France.
      Despite taking the lead thanks to Gvardiol’s goal, it was quickly cancelled out as Moroccan defender Achraf Dari scored just less than two minutes later.
      Gvardiol has been one of the stars of the tournament with his impressive performances in the back line.
      The 20-year-old RB Leipzig star was already a wanted man, and his goal is a reminder of how good he can be.
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      Chelsea are one of the clubs tipped to be interested in signing the defender.
      After his goals, fans were quick to say how good he is on social media.
      One wrote: “Running out of words to describe how good of a footballer that Josko Gvardiol is.”
      A second commented: “Josko Gvardiol is the best centre-back in the 2022 World Cup”.
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      A third said: “Fine goal by a quality player”.
      A fourth added: “Josko Gvardiol’s goal is a prize that football gives him after an outstanding World Cup”.
      As well as Chelsea, Gvardiol has attracted interest from other Premier League sides such as Manchester City.
      The Citizens are said to be lining up a £110million move for the defender to strengthen their backline. More

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      Watch Morocco keeper Bono nearly score outrageous own goal in the opening minutes of World Cup 3rd place playoff

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      MOROCCO goalkeeper Yassine Bounou nearly scored an outrageous OWN GOAL in the early stages of the 3rd place playoff against Croatia.The Africans are hoping to bounce back from the disappointment of their semi-final defeat to France.
      Yassine Bounou almost put into his own netCredit: BBC
      His sliced clearance was heading towards his goalCredit: BBC
      Luckily for him, his effort went just wide of the postCredit: BBC
      But they almost got off to the worst possible start.
      That’s because with barely two minutes on the clock, Bounou came close to putting into his OWN net.

      Having received a pass from Jawad El Yamiq, he was closed down by Croatia striker Andrej Kramaric and panicked under pressure before making a complete hash of his clearance.
      Fortunately for him, his sliced effort landed the right side of the post and only out for a corner.
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      And fans have been reacting on Twitter to bizarre moment.
      One said: “Playing close to the edge there.”

      Another replied: “Petr Cech vibes.”
      A third chimed in with: “Bono, your senses have gone! 😬.”
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      Morocco did fall behind soon after when Josko Gvardiol headed home the opener from an Ivan Perisic assist.
      But the Atlas Lions weren’t behind for long as Achraf Dari restored parity less than two minutes later. More

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      France risk embarrassment after Nike website puts ‘3-star kit’ on sale BEFORE Argentina World Cup final

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      KIT manufacturer Nike may have jinxed France’s chances against Argentina.That’s by putting a “three-star” kit on sale BEFORE Sunday’s World Cup final.
      Nike put a ‘three-star’ France kit up for sale BEFORE Sunday’s World Cup finalCredit: Nike
      France have only won two World Cups but hope to make it three against ArgentinaCredit: Getty
      And France now risk embarrassment should they fail to defend their trophy against Lionel Messi.
      Didier Deschamps’ men are looking to become the first side to win two successive World Cups since Brazil in 1962.
      France’s victory in Russia over four years ago was their second triumph in the competition, having broken their duck on home soil in 1998.
      But kit sponsors Nike appear confident that Kylian Mbappe and Co are on course for a third triumph.
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      That’s because they released a new commemorative France shirt on their website, with the description reading: “FFF (French Football Federation) three stars 2022/23 stadium residence.”
      The hilarious blunder suggests that France have already beaten Argentina, despite the sides not meeting until tomorrow.
      Interestingly, the shirt shown as the product only revealed two stars above the French crest.
      And Nike swiftly took down the “three-star” description after it was spotted by eagle-eyed fans.
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      The blunder could now backfire badly for France, with Argentina’s passionate players sure to be fired up by it.
      There’s already not much to choose between the two sides, with Messi and Mbappe rated as two of the world’s top footballers.
      And like France, Argentina are also looking for their third World Cup win, having triumphed in 1978 and 1986.
      Some French fans believe the final is now already decided in Argentina’s favour due to Nike’s error.
      One said: “It’s bad luck to the bottom. For sure we will lose this final.”
      Another declared: “It will bring bad luck. Already I don’t see them winning.”
      One noted: “They will manage to jinx us.”
      Another added: “They don’t learn the lesson, huh…” More

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      Chelsea star Thiago Silva enjoys Maldives break with stunning wife and kids after Brazil’s World Cup heartbreak

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      THIAGO SILVA is enjoying a family holiday in the Maldives before returning to Chelsea.The Brazilian, 38, suffered World Cup heartbreak last Friday when his country were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Croatia on penalties.
      Thiago Silva headed to the Maldives on holidayCredit: Instagram/ @bellesilva
      Thiago and Belle were feeling the love on the luxury islandCredit: Instagram/ @bellesilva
      The group made the most of the sun and seaCredit: Instagram/ @bellesilva
      The couple were joined by their sons Isago and IagoCredit: Instagram/ @bellesilva
      And with the defender due back at Cobham for Blues training in the coming days, he jetted off to the luxury Indian Ocean island for some downtime with his stunning wife and their kids.
      Silva’s partner Isabelle posted a series of snaps from their beach holiday for her 631,000 Instagram followers.
      She wrote: “Returning home, returning to our home.
      “With renewed energy but still feeling like something is missing. And missing!
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      “Time and God will take care of adjusting everything.
      “The important thing is that whatever happens, we will always be together, united.”
      Thiago and Belle were joined by their two sons Isago and Iago as well as other close friends or family.
      The centre-back wore a black Gucci t-shirt and denim shorts while his wife opted for a white top and blue shorts.
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      The four photos posted online include a couple of candid family snaps as well as a lovely one of Belle giving her man a kiss on the cheek and a big group shot on the shoreline in front of a golden sunset.
      The Silvas got married way back in 2005 after growing up as childhood sweethearts in their hometown of Rio de Janeiro.
      She has followed Thiago to Portugal, Russia, Italy, France and England for his illustrious club career.
      And she was in Qatar cheering on Brazil – but now attention will return to Premier League action in the British winter.
      Graham Potter’s side return to action on December 27 when they host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues are looking for their first Premier League win since October 16, losing their last three before the World Cup break.
      Silva and Neymar suffered heartache when Croatia won the shootoutCredit: Getty
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      World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll shows her support for Croatia in racy crop-top ahead of play-off with Morocco

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      IVANA KNOLL posed in a racy crop-top in the colours of her beloved Croatia as she prepared to watch the World Cup third-place play off.The superfan – dubbed the “World Cup’s hottest fan” – was in already in the stadium ahead of her beloved side’s game with Morocco.
      Ivana wearing a racy crop top in the stadium ahead of the matchCredit: Rex
      The Croatia superfan was in a playful moodCredit: Rex
      Ivana poses in a bikini on the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM / @KnollDoll
      She has became synonymous for her Croatia-themed outfitsCredit: Alamy
      Ivana, 30, has seen her fandom rise and rise during the World Cup, and couldn’t believe she’d reached three million followers on Instagram.
      In her latest snap she was seen in racy Croatia-themed crop-top in the style for which she’s become famous.
      With the name of the team’s talismanic midfielder and captain Luka Modric on the back, it’s clear who her favourite Croatia player is.
      It comes as she donned a bikini and showed off her bum as she relaxed away from the football.
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      Celebrating the milestone, she captioned her latest snap: “3 MILLION 🙈❤️🫶🏼
      “WOW GUYS! 3 MILLION almost population of my country 🇭🇷
      “THANK YOU SO MUCH, LOVE YOU ALL ❤️🫶🏼”
      Ivana received over 400,000 likes in seven hours, and plenty of comments from her adoring followers.
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      One joked: “In this World Cup you did more than Cristiano Ronaldo.”
      Fans have been desperate for selfies with Ivana during the tournamentCredit: Getty
      The model has been mobbed around the stadiumsCredit: The Mega Agency
      Even fans of other teams wanted to meet herCredit: The Mega Agency
      Another asked: “Why Croatia didn’t win with such an asset?”
      With Croatia still having to play in Saturday’s Third Place Play-Off against Morocco, fans were thrilled to learn that Ivana would be sticking around a little longer.
      They were stunned to see her ditch her Croatia-themed outfits, however, as she attended France vs Morocco in a figure-hugging black number.
      Such is Ivana’s star power at the tournament, that she has been mobbed by fans demanding selfies.
      But one fan that has NOT been showering her with love is Miss BumBum – who mocked her for Croatia’s semi-final exit.
      Ivana ditched her Croatia colours for France vs MoroccoCredit: INSTAGRAM / @KnollDoll
      Ivana watched her side lose to Argentina on TuesdayCredit: Rex
      The Croatia superfan was hoping to cheer her side to gloryCredit: PA More