Ibrahimovic recalled to Sweden squad for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 1 month ago

Ibrahimovic recalled to Sweden squad for World Cup qualifiers

Deccan Chronicle  

Stockholm: AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was on Tuesday recalled to the Sweden squad for the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying matches, a month after the star's return to the national team was thwarted by injury. Coach Janne Andersson included "Ibra," who turned 40 last month, for the away games against Georgia on November 11 and Spain on November 14. He appeared in two World Cup qualifiers in late March, both of which Sweden won, but pulled out of Euro 2020 finals in June shortly before the tournament kicked off with a knee injury. After returning for AC Milan in mid-September, Ibrahimovic suffered an injury to his Achilles tendon which ruled him out of two World Cup qualifiers in late September.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: 10 records which the Sweden legend broke
1 year, 6 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: 10 records which the Sweden legend broke

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a legend from Sweden and AC Milan, retired from all forms of the game at 41, hanging up his boots at the end of this season, with AC Milan. After his brace against Fiorentina in October 2021, Ibrahimovic became the oldest player ever to have scored two or more goals in a Serie A game and the first …

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires from football at 41
1 year, 6 months ago

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires from football at 41

Al Jazeera  

Sweden’s all-time top scorer has played for some of Europe’s biggest clubs including Juventus, Barcelona, PSG and Milan. AC Milan’s Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he has decided to retire from playing at the age of 41 after a trophy-laden career at some of Europe’s top clubs. “I say goodbye to football but not to you,” he said after being …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has RETIRED from football with immediate effect after leaving AC Milan
1 year, 6 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has RETIRED from football with immediate effect after leaving AC Milan

Daily Mail  

A tearful Zlatan Ibrahimovic surprised the sporting world on Sunday night by announcing his retirement from football with immediate effect after AC Milan's final match of the season. Zlatan Ibrahimovic fights back the tears as he announces his retirement on Sunday night The Swede says goodbye to the AC Milan faithful after two spells with the famous Italian club Ibrahimovic …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s season at risk after calf injury
1 year, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s season at risk after calf injury

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s injury-hit season could be at an end after AC Milan said on Saturday that the Sweden international has picked up a knock to his right calf. Milan did not specify for how long Ibrahimovic would be out but said that there a “small hope” that he could play before the end of the season, which in Italy finishes …

Euro 2024 Qualifier: Lukaku overshadows Ibrahimovic return as Belgium beat Sweden
1 year, 8 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifier: Lukaku overshadows Ibrahimovic return as Belgium beat Sweden

The Hindu  

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick as they claimed a 3-0 win over Sweden which overshadowed Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s much-anticipated return to international football in their opening Group F Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday. The win at the Friends Arena gave new Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco the perfect start as his side seek to bounce back form a disappointing group-stage …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes Sweden return aged 41 but is beaten to record
1 year, 9 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes Sweden return aged 41 but is beaten to record

Daily Mail  

Sweden started their Euro qualifying campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Belgium He's still beaten by four days to being the oldest player to play in a Euros qualifier Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his return to the Sweden side as they kicked-off their Euro 2024 campaign against Belgium, but he is still NOT the oldest player to appear in a European …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Signs One-year Contract With AC Milan
2 years, 5 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Signs One-year Contract With AC Milan

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at AC Milan for at least one more year after the veteran striker signed a new one-year contract with the Italian champions on Monday. The former Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United forward said in May he endured six months of sleepless nights due to the pain in his knee because he was determined to …

Ibrahimovic out for ‘seven to eight months’ after knee surgery
2 years, 6 months ago

Ibrahimovic out for ‘seven to eight months’ after knee surgery

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be sidelined until 2023 after the Swedish striker had an operation on his left knee, his club AC Milan said on Wednesday. The 40-year-old celebrated his second Serie A title with Milan, playing the last 18 minutes of the final game against Sassuolo on Sunday as they pipped rivals Inter to the title by two points. "The …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Miss Sweden's Nations League Matches Due to Injury
2 years, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Miss Sweden's Nations League Matches Due to Injury

News 18  

Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss Sweden’s Nations League matches in June against Slovenia, Norway and Serbia due to injury, coach Janne Andersson said on Wednesday. “He’s had injury problems for a while and hasn’t played so much in Milan, so he’s declined to play”, Andersson told reporters as he presented Sweden’s squad. In March, he said he wanted …

UEFA Nations League: Sweden to start campaign without injured Ibrahimovic
2 years, 7 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Sweden to start campaign without injured Ibrahimovic

The Hindu  

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not feature for Sweden in their four UEFA Nations League matches next month, national team manager Janne Andersson said on Wednesday. Ibrahimovic has struggled with a knee injury in recent months, last playing a full 90 minutes in January for his club AC Milan. Ibrahimovic first retired from the Swedish national team after Euro 2016, but …

Sweden's Reliance on Zlatan Ibrahimovic Wanes as Young Stars Emerge
2 years, 9 months ago

Sweden's Reliance on Zlatan Ibrahimovic Wanes as Young Stars Emerge

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic being unavailable for a big Sweden game would typically be a matter of national angst. Sweden’s reliance on its all-time leading scorer — and possibly the country’s greatest ever player — has waned following the emergence of a crop of gifted attacking players who are about half his age. Suddenly, Sweden going into the World Cup qualifying playoffs …

Sweden's reliance on Ibrahimovic wanes as young stars emerge
2 years, 9 months ago

Sweden's reliance on Ibrahimovic wanes as young stars emerge

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic being unavailable for a big Sweden game would typically be a matter of national angst. Sweden’s reliance on its all-time leading scorer — and possibly the country’s greatest ever player — has waned following the emergence of a crop of gifted attacking players who are about half his age. READ | Suddenly, Sweden going into the World Cup …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Zlatan jokes of 'old body and young mind' ahead of Sweden return
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Zlatan jokes of 'old body and young mind' ahead of Sweden return

The Hindu  

Veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Monday he felt great to be back from injury "at last" for Sweden's upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers after being ruled out of Euro 2020. READ : FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Colombia's Falcao out with injury "It feels good to be back at last," said the 40-year-old ahead of crucial games against Georgia on …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Zlatan returns as Sweden seeks to book berth
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Zlatan returns as Sweden seeks to book berth

The Hindu  

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named in the Sweden squad for its final two World Cup qualifiers away to Georgia and Spain after recovering from injury. The 40-year-old, who has scored twice in his last three Serie A games, missed EURO 2020 with a knee injury and though he was named by coach Janne Andersson in the last …

World Cup qualifiers: Injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic withdraws from Sweden squad
3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup qualifiers: Injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic withdraws from Sweden squad

Firstpost  

Ibrahimovic is his country’s all-time record scorer with 62 goals in 118 appearances, but has not found the net in international football since 2015. Stockholm: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has pulled out of Sweden’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers because of his Achilles tendon injury, the country’s football federation announced on Saturday. “Unfortunately, is not far enough in his recovery …

Ibrahimovic out of Sweden squad for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 2 months ago

Ibrahimovic out of Sweden squad for World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of Sweden's upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Kosovo and Greece and will be replaced by Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish football association said in a statement on Saturday. Sad for us, and sad also for Zlatan of course," Sweden coach Janne Andersson said. RELATED| Sweden's all-time top scorer will be replaced by …

Euro 2020: Two Sweden players test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Two Sweden players test positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Two players in Sweden's squad for the European Championship have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team said three days before the start of the tournament. Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski returned a positive test soon after informing Sweden's medical team that he had symptoms for a cold. At the start of the first practice session in Gothenburg, Bologna midfielder Mattias …

Euro 2020: No Zlatan Ibrahimovic in squad but it may prove to be blessing in disguise for Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: No Zlatan Ibrahimovic in squad but it may prove to be blessing in disguise for Sweden

Firstpost  

During the four and half years Ibrahimovic was away, Sweden established a new identity and better team ethic. Sweden were just starting to dream a little bigger ahead of the European Championship with their greatest ever player back in the squad after Zlatan Ibrahimovic ended his five-year international retirement in March. OK, Ibrahimovic had slipped seamlessly into his new role …

Euro 2020: Larsson replaces Ibrahimovic in Sweden squad
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Larsson replaces Ibrahimovic in Sweden squad

The Hindu  

Sweden coach Janne Andersson named Jordan Larsson, son of goalscoring great Henrik, as replacement for the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his 26-man squad for Euro 2020. Ibrahimovic, who returned to international football in March following an absence of almost five years, injured his knee playing for AC Milan against Juventus earlier this month, opening a spot for the son of …

Ibrahimovic adapts to mentor role with Sweden after comeback
3 years, 8 months ago

Ibrahimovic adapts to mentor role with Sweden after comeback

The Hindu  

The return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to international football has been a resounding success for Sweden's national team, even though the AC Milan striker failed to score in either of the wins over Georgia or Kosovo in World Cup qualifying. “I told them, I do not have to score goals, I will help you instead,'” The striker said, Fears that Ibrahimovic's …

Ibrahimovic makes his mark in winning return for Sweden
3 years, 8 months ago

Ibrahimovic makes his mark in winning return for Sweden

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first contribution came after barely five seconds, when he gave away a foul by clambering all over Georgia’s captain in an aerial challenge. Viktor Claesson did the rest with a touch and low finish but it was Ibrahimovic receiving most of the acclaim from Sweden’s celebrating players for a goal that secured a 1-0 win over Georgia on …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic targets playing at 2022 FIFA World Cup after returning to Sweden national team
3 years, 9 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic targets playing at 2022 FIFA World Cup after returning to Sweden national team

Firstpost  

Stockholm: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has unfinished business at the World Cup. … But If I feel the way I do today, I will be there.” The AC Milan striker interspersed moments of typical brashness — “If you ask me, I’m the best in the world,” he said — with moments of humility as he spoke for nearly an hour at a …

Tearful Zlatan makes emotional return to Sweden squad
3 years, 9 months ago

Tearful Zlatan makes emotional return to Sweden squad

The Hindu  

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic shed a few tears of pride as he returned to Sweden's national team after a four-year absence for its World Cup qualifiers and recounted how his son did not want him to leave home to join up with Janne Andersson's squad. READ | Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic Sweden's all-time top scorer, …

Europa League: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to feature against former club Manchester United, says Stefano Pioli
3 years, 9 months ago

Europa League: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to feature against former club Manchester United, says Stefano Pioli

Firstpost  

Pioli said that forward Ibrahimovic and midfielder Ismael Bennacer are both fit to play a role on Thursday as Milan target the quarter-finals with the tie 1-1 after the first leg in Old Trafford. Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return from injury for AC Milan’s Europa League last 16, second-leg clash against the Swede’s former club Manchester United in the San …

Ibrahimovic returns to Sweden squad after five years
3 years, 9 months ago

Ibrahimovic returns to Sweden squad after five years

The Hindu  

Sweden's record goal scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his return to his country's international squad following a five-year hiatus by declaring "The return of the God" in a social media post on Tuesday. The 39-year-old was named in coach Janne Andersson's 26-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Kosovo, five years after the striker retired from the national …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could delight Sweden fans as squad set to be named
3 years, 9 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic could delight Sweden fans as squad set to be named

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to thrill Swedish soccer fans again if Janne Andersson names him in his squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers after the pair settled their differences to pave the way for the talismanic striker's return. Including the striker in the squad would be a gamble but might inspire the well-organised Sweden team at this year's Euros …

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to return to international football with Sweden, say reports
3 years, 9 months ago

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to return to international football with Sweden, say reports

Firstpost  

Sweden, coached by Janne Andersson, have qualified for the Euros and kick off their campaign against Spain in Bilbao on 14 June. Stockholm: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to international football at the age of 39, Swedish media reported on Saturday. “It is certain that the Milan star is making a comeback in Janne Andersson’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers,” …

Ibrahimovic set for spell on sidelines after adductor injury - reports
3 years, 9 months ago

Ibrahimovic set for spell on sidelines after adductor injury - reports

The Hindu  

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an adductor injury during the side's 2-1 victory over AS Roma, local media have reported. Ibrahimovic, Milan's top scorer this season, was forced off during the Serie A contest on Sunday, with coach Stefano Pioli confirming after the match that he had picked up …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Drops Sweden Return Hint Ahead of Euros
4 years ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Drops Sweden Return Hint Ahead of Euros

News 18  

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Wednesday that he missed playing for Sweden and hinted that he may be open to a return to the national side for next year’s Euros. The 39-year-old, who retired from international football after the World Cup in 2016, opened the door for a return after being awarded Sweden’s Footballer of the Year award …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic flirts with international return for Sweden amid age-defying form for AC Milan
4 years, 1 month ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic flirts with international return for Sweden amid age-defying form for AC Milan

Firstpost  

Ibrahimovic, who retired from international football after Euro 2016, has been in superb form since the start of the new Serie A season. Stockholm: Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday sent a signal that he might be considering an international comeback as he continues to produce show-stopping displays for AC Milan that defy his advancing years. However when asked by Swedish sports …

Ibrahimovic set to return to Milan squad
4 years, 5 months ago

Ibrahimovic set to return to Milan squad

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return to the AC Milan squad following a calf muscle injury which has kept him out since the season resumed, coach Stefano Pioli said on Tuesday. Pioli said that Ibrahimovic, who returned for a second stint in January and injured himself in training in late May during the coronavirus stoppage, was likely to be included …

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