Croatia super-fan and model Ivana Knoll isn’t happy that World Cup security apparently put an end to her photoshoot spree with fans.
Knoll, who’s become an internet sensation in Qatar with her sultry outfits, said stadium security prevented fans from snapping photos with her prior to Croatia’s stunning win over Brazil in its quarter-final match on Saturday morning.
“They don’t allow the fans to take photos with me or pose for photos down here on the railing [at Education City Stadium],” Knoll told Bild.
“I then asked them why they were so rude.”
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In photos taken by photographer Mike Egerton for PA before the match, Knoll appears concerned while speaking with security in the stands, The New York Post reports.
Knoll turned heads at the match in a red and white-checkered ensemble by her swimwear brand, Knoll Doll, that included a red latex top and pants. She also sported a heart sticker on her chest in support of Croatia.
Despite the drama, Knoll appeared to be in good spirits in a series of videos she posted to her Instagram story.
The Miami-based model shared a clip with former Victoria’s Secret model and Brazil native, Alessandra Ambrosio — along with a number of videos celebrating after Croatia eliminated Brazil in penalty kicks to advance to semifinals.
Knoll — who’s been dubbed the World Cup’s “hottest fan” by various outlets — continues to wear her signature revealing outfits to the competition in Qatar despite the country’s strict dress code.
Visitors to Qatar are supposed to show “respect for local culture by avoiding excessively revealing clothing in public,” according to the country’s tourism authority, which recommends that both men and women should cover their knees and shoulders.
“It’s really great. No one has ever told me to cover up,” Knoll said. “Everyone wants photos with me, even the locals. Only on Twitter was there a negative reaction from a Qatari. But he probably just wanted attention.”
Knoll’s run-in with stadium security came after the fashion entrepreneur described the Qatari organised event as a “disaster” in a post on her Instagram story, saying, “It’s clear why so many people didn’t even want to participate in this circus!”
Knoll — who is represented by a Los Angeles modeling agency — obtained a visa in October, which allows her to work in the United States for next three years.
— This story originally appeared on nypost.com and has been republished with permission
