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Qatar’s FIFA World Cup is in the final stages, with the quarterfinals to start today. Luka Modric and his Croatian side will take on Brazil today. Any World Cup is a stage for soccer stars to showcase their talent. Some unknown stars emerge after every tournament that attracts the attention of big clubs. But is the World Cup only for soccer stars to catapult to fame? The Qatar tournament is a great example, as Croatian model Ivana Knoll has made the headlines throughout the sporting event.

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The model is attracting lots of attraction from fans because of her outfit. She was in danger of arrest for wearing outfits that Qatar prohibits. She also made it to the news with her photoshoot in Qatar. Now her interview with the German media has raised the temperature.

Ivana Knoll is raising the temperature as the World Cup approaches the final stages

The German publication approached the model, who has been busy watching the games and taking selfies with the fans, for an interview. She spoke about her experience in Qatar. During the interview, the model said something that raised many eyebrows.

When asked whether Croatia will win the World Cup, the model wrapped a Croatian flag around her and said, “If that happens, the flag falls??

What precisely the model was hinting at? Although she didn’t confirm anything in the interview, her words set the temperature for the Croatia game against Brazil.

 

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The model, born in Germany, moved to Croatia with her parents. She supports the Croatian national team. The model rose to fame in this World Cup and has passed a million followers on Instagram and is nearing two million. Her outfits might have gotten her in trouble, but she says otherwise.

The fans, including the locals, ask for selfies from the model.

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The model will stay in Qatar until the end, irrespective of Croatia’s fate in the World Cup. She confirmed it to the publication.

How far can Luka Modric and Croatia go in the World Cup?

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Croatia will take on the tournament favorites Brazil today. Croatia was the finalist for the 2018 edition, where they lost to France in the final. They were the dark horses for the campaign, and their run to the finals was one of the reasons their captain, Luka Modric, won the Balon d’Or.

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Croatia will look to repeat the heroics of the last campaign. Although, this time, it will take a miraculous performance to knock out the mighty Brazilian team. They will depend on their superstar midfield with Luka Modric at the center and the defense, which has been solid so far.

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Can Croatia outclass mighty Brazil today? Can they become the World Champions against the odds? Let us know your predictions and also share your thoughts in the comments of Ivana Knoll.