Knoll participated in an interview with MagentaTV before Croatia’s 3-0 loss to Spain in their first Euro 2024 match. Following the interview, Knoll made a peculiar comment about presenter Laura Wontorra’s attire. She then strongly criticized the television station, insisting they refrain from inviting her for future interviews.
Knoll took to Instagram to address Wontorra directly, posting: “‘Dear Laura, if I looked like that, I would only wear winter clothes forever.” She followed this with a message directed at MagentaTV, condemning them as “the most unprofessional television ever” and advising them to educate their presenters on etiquette before considering another interview with her.
Additionally, Knoll contacted a reporter from German newspaper Bild via WhatsApp, expressing ignorance of Wontorra but alleging hearsay about negative remarks made by Wontorra and another individual following her live appearance on MagentaTV.
Known for her past as Miss Croatia and a swimwear model, Knoll gained fame as ‘Croatia’s sexiest fan’ after turning heads with her outfits supporting the national team during the 2022 World Cup. At Euro 2024, she appeared for her interview in a bikini top adorned with Croatia’s colors, joking about the chilly weather during the broadcast. She also boldly predicted a final between Croatia and France.
During the broadcast, the studio presenter Johannes B. Kerner suggested the possibility of dressing warmly when it’s cold, prompting a return to the stadium coverage with Wontorra alongside former players Tabea Kemme and Ciriaco Sforza, focusing on expert analysis.
Croatia faces Albania next at Euro 2024, seeking a positive outcome after their defeat by Spain.