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Ex-Miss Croatia's celebrity crush is a sporting legend who she thinks is the 'ideal man'

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Published 11:24 12 Jan 2023 GMT

Ex-Miss Croatia's celebrity crush is a sporting legend who she thinks is the 'ideal man'

Ivana Knoll became a viral sensation during the World Cup.

Daniel Marland

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Ex-Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll has revealed her celebrity crush is a sporting legend nobody would be able to guess.

The model became an internet sensation during last year's World Cup, wearing suggestive outfits which pushed the limits of Qatar's strict dress code rules.

She even claimed she'd go topless if Croatia won the World Cup. Zlatko Dalic's side ended up coming third in the tournament after losing to Argentina in the semi-finals.

Knoll's fame has seen fans want to learn every aspect of her life. During an interview with Barstool Sports, she revealed which celebrity catches her eye most. Check it out below.

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When quizzed on her preferred celebrity beau, the 30-year-old had an immediate answer from the world of boxing. It's a massive plot twist.

She said: "You know who is my number one? I have one guy who is, for me, the best of the best. I have one celebrity crush. Wladimir Klitschko. he's one, nine, eight, six, six. He's like my ideal [man]."

Klitschko is regarded as one of the best fighters of his generation, holding the world heavyweight championship twice before retirement in 2017.

He's currently fighting for his home county Ukraine in their war against Russia. Klitschko's older brother, Vitali, is mayor of capital city Kyiv.

Wladimir Klitschko in 2017. (Image
Alamy)

Knoll also revealed in the chat that she received messages from players while at the World Cup. Some just wanted to chat, while others wanted to trash talk before playing Croatia.

The 30-year-old said: "I remember a few players messaging how are you, blah blah blah. Some of the players would say sorry for tomorrow before the game... I would not respond until they lost!"

Knoll's Instagram following at the start of the World Cup was 700,000 and it currently sits at 3.6 million. She recently attended Miami Heat's defeat to the Brooklyn Nets having taken residency in the city.

Knoll at the World Cup. (Image
Alamy)

She said 2022 was the best year of her life in a recent Instagram post. She wrote: "2022 BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE! 365 days of non-stop travelling where I met wonderful people from all around the world, attended the biggest sport and fashion events, and represented my country to the whole world.

"I am happy and proud as ever before. Guys, you are the reason why this was the best year for me! Thank you all for your support. Let’s rock 2023! Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best! Your Knolloll."

Featured Image Credit: Barstool Sports

Topics: Croatia

Daniel Marland
Daniel Marland

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