Ivana Knoll Picks Erling Haaland as the Only Footballer She Truly Likes
Ivana Knoll, the Croatian influencer who became famous as the “World Cup’s sexiest fan” in Qatar 2022, has revealed that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland left the strongest impression on her. Speaking to talkSPORT during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Knoll said Haaland stands out as the only player she genuinely connected with. She also knows Vinícius Júnior and Rafael Leão personally, but says her best experience was with Haaland and his friends. Since going viral in Qatar, Knoll has built a career as a DJ and model while still backing Croatia at major tournaments. She even performed at the FIFA Fan Festival in Los Angeles before arriving in the US to cheer on her team.
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