On June 16, Croatia kicked off their UEFA Euro campaign with a disappointing 0-3 loss to Spain. Ivana Knavs, a former Croatian model who gained significant attention during the Qatar World Cup, continued her football journey.
In Germany, Knavs was present to witness Croatia’s painful defeat. The loss hit her hard, as she expressed, “Everything was surprising, my country’s success and my own in Qatar gave me a great boost, and I’m very happy about it all. However, Croatia’s opening loss still saddened me.”
Notably, Knavs’ presence at the Euro matches, dressed in Croatian-themed attire, further captured the attention of fans and online audiences alike. Her social media following has experienced another surge, now surpassing 3 million followers.