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Ivana Knoll, a Croatian model who gained popularity at the World Cup last year, supported her nation during the Nations League final in Rotterdam.
During the 2022 edition of the international competition in Qatar, the 30-year-old beauty grabbed a lot of attention for her red-and-white attire.
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She recently attended the UEFA Champions League final match between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul, Ukraine.
As Croatia and Spain competed for the Nations League championship in Holland, Ivana Knoll's presence could not be ignored as she was seen supporting her country.
The game ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes of play in Rotterdam, but Croatia lost on penalties thanks to a goal from Dani Carvajal.
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Knoll shares a photograph of herself supporting Croatia
The 2016 Miss Croatia finalist Ivana Knoll shared photos of herself at the match on her Instagram page. She was once again wearing her signature red and white checks, along with a short skirt and thigh-high boots.
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With her appearances in Qatar during Croatia's World Cup run to the semifinals, the 5'11" star gained an additional 3.3 million Instagram followers.
25,000 Croatia supporters, including her, were there at De Kuip in Rotterdam, but they were unable to witness their country's triumph following the heartbreaking shootout defeat.
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Knoll speaks about the attention she receives
With her provocative attire at the World Cup, Knoll courted controversy while gaining a lot of attention in Qatar.
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Speaking about the attention she has been receiving as reported by Daily Mail, Knoll said “I am only having fun with everybody. I suppose people like me because I am good-looking.
“I am not interested in meeting with anybody here. My intention is to make people smile, that is all.
“The fans I meet everywhere love me. But when I go to matches now, my friends won’t sit with me and move away to other seats because of the cameras.”
After the 2022 World Cup, Knoll has continued to be recognized at football games and frequently wears attire that is based on the Croatian flag.
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