Croatia have been one of the bright sparks of the 2022 World Cup, defying the odds to reach the semi-finals in Qatar.
While the performances on the field have been particularly spectacular, a brunette in the stands has caught the eye of fans around the globe.
Ivana Knoll is often seen in the stands supporting her team, wearing the country's colors during their tournament run.
Who is Ivana Knoll?
Knoll (30 years old) is a popular Croatian model and social media influencer.
The 30-year-old has over 2.5 million followers on Instagram and her page has 'exploded' during her time in Qatar.
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As the founder and owner of the clothing brand 'wearknolldoll', the model has also shown the clothes in the appearances she made at the World Championships.
This has included some impressive outfits featuring the Croatian flag.
Where was Ivana Knoll born and why does she support Croatia?
Some fans may be surprised to learn that Knoll was not actually born in Croatia, according to some sources.
She was born in Frankfurt, Germany, where she spent seven years before moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
So why does she support Croatia? Well, she currently lives in Zagreb and is a fan of the national team.
Who is he with and who has he been in a relationship with?
Knoll keeps her private life very hermetic, not showing her boyfriend on social networks.
So fans have speculated that she is currently single but this is not known.
The same goes for her ex-boyfriends, who will no doubt be surprised now after her rise to fame in Qatar.
Knoll is sure to have a lot of fans when she returns to Croatia as the model hopes to return to Zagreb with the trophy along with Croatia. /Telegraph/
