Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s best quotes on God, lions, and Pep Guardiola
1 year, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s best quotes on God, lions, and Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You either know me or you don’t, and if you don’t know me, you can’t really want me.” Ibrahimovic on Pep Guardiola "When you buy me, you are buying a Ferrari. - Following Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter Milan in 2010. open image in gallery Ibrahimovic and Guardiola fell out at Barcelona Ibrahimovic on Jose Mourinho "Mourinho is Guardiola’s opposite. Ibrahimovic on Sweden’s failure to quality for the 2014 World Cup "A World Cup without me is nothing to watch.” open image in gallery Ibrahimovic comparing himself to red wine “The older I get, the better I get, like red wine! open image in gallery Ibrahimovic’s scored 15 Premier League goals for United in the 2016-17 season Ibrahimovic after announcing his retirement “I have many memories and many emotions here.

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Ibrahimović once again helping AC Milan mount improbable Serie A title challenge
11 months ago

Ibrahimović once again helping AC Milan mount improbable Serie A title challenge

Associated Press  

MILAN — Zlatan Ibrahimović could once again be helping AC Milan mount an improbable title challenge. AC Milan hosts defending champion Napoli this weekend while eight points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan, which has a game in hand. AC Milan’s title hopes appeared to have all but disappeared after a dismal October and November when it slipped from first …

Zlatanism: Ibrahimovic’s famous quotes and stories
1 year, 7 months ago

Zlatanism: Ibrahimovic’s famous quotes and stories

The Hindu  

Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from the sport on Sunday in an emotional farewell at San Siro, the home of his final club, AC Milan. Here are a few of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s most popular quotes and their backgrounds: “Zlatan doesn’t do auditions” While Ibrahimovic played for Manchester United as an established star in 2016, he could have …

Ibrahimović: It’s time to say goodbye to soccer
1 year, 7 months ago

Ibrahimović: It’s time to say goodbye to soccer

Associated Press  

MILAN — Veteran AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimović announced his immediate retirement from soccer at the end of an emotional night at San Siro on Sunday. He struggled to hold back the tears as he took the microphone and said: “The time has come to say goodbye to soccer but not to you.” Ibrahimović scored 93 goals in 163 appearances …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Could Miss Out on Coveted Champions League Medal
1 year, 8 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Could Miss Out on Coveted Champions League Medal

News 18  

AC Milan progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after they saw off Serie A giants Napoli in a blockbuster quarter-final. However, Milan’s legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic would not receive a Champions League winners’ medal even if the Rossoneri manage to go all the way. The veteran striker was not included in Milan’s Champions League squad in September …

Ibrahimovic 'scared to stop' playing, wants to stay at AC Milan for life
3 years, 1 month ago

Ibrahimovic 'scared to stop' playing, wants to stay at AC Milan for life

The Hindu  

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he wants to stay at the Serie A club for the rest of his career, admitting he is "scared to stop" playing due to uncertainty as to what comes next after retirement. As long as I have that adrenaline, I will continue," Ibrahimovic told Italian talk show Che Tempo Che Fa on Sunday. "Let's …

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic a doubt for Sassuolo clash due to injury, says AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli
3 years, 8 months ago

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic a doubt for Sassuolo clash due to injury, says AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli

Firstpost  

Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a doubt for AC Milan’s midweek Serie A home game against Sassuolo, coach Stefano Pioli said on Tuesday. Ibrahimovic was suspended last weekend as Milan won at the San Siro for the first time in over two months against Genoa. Veteran Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic returned after a long injury layoff against Genoa. He will help …

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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed a champion after surpassing the 500-goal mark in his club career
3 years, 11 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed a champion after surpassing the 500-goal mark in his club career

Daily Mail  

AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has spoken of his desire for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to extend his stay at the club after making yet more history on Sunday. Ibrahimovic surpassed the 500-goal mark in his illustrious club career as Milan remained at the summit of the Serie A table thanks to a 4-0 victory over Crotone at San Siro. Zlatan Ibrahimovic …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic denies allegations of racist abuse towards Romelu Lukaku
3 years, 11 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic denies allegations of racist abuse towards Romelu Lukaku

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Zlatan Ibrahimovic has denied allegations that he racially …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic flirts with international return for Sweden amid age-defying form for AC Milan
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Pep Guardiola Stamps Intent on Champions League: 'We Are Here to Try and Win'
4 years, 5 months ago

Pep Guardiola Stamps Intent on Champions League: 'We Are Here to Try and Win'

News 18  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has set his sights on winning the Champions League after his team made the quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over 13-time winners Real on Friday, going through 4-2 on aggregate. "We are here to try and win the Champions League. If you want to win you have to beat the big clubs," Guardiola told BT …

Ibrahimovic compared to Federer by Milan boss Pioli
4 years, 8 months ago

Ibrahimovic compared to Federer by Milan boss Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli compared star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to tennis legend Roger Federer. READ | A title winner with Milan, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Ajax, Ibrahimovic had scored four goals across all competitions in his second coming at San Siro following his arrival from LA Galaxy. Amid doubts over Ibrahimovic's future at Milan …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic keeps sharp as he scores in a training match for Swedish side Hammarby.
4 years, 8 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic keeps sharp as he scores in a training match for Swedish side Hammarby.

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has kept up his match sharpness amid the coronavirus pandemic as he scored in a training game for Swedish side Hammarby. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has kept up his match sharpness at home amid the coronavirus pandemic Footage emerged of the striker scoring in a training game for Swedish side Hammarby Footage has emerged of the 38-year-old slotting home in …

Mario Balotelli reveals Zlatan Ibrahimovic told him he wasn’t good enough for Inter Milan
4 years, 8 months ago

Mario Balotelli reveals Zlatan Ibrahimovic told him he wasn’t good enough for Inter Milan

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mario Balotelli has revealed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic told …

Ibrahimovic's return to training with Sweden's Hammarby sparks rumours about future
4 years, 9 months ago

Ibrahimovic's return to training with Sweden's Hammarby sparks rumours about future

Deccan Chronicle  

Stockholm: AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to training in Sweden with Hammarby, the club he part owns, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to lockdown Italy, has fuelled speculation regarding his future. The Swedish outfit's president Richard Von Yxkull said the decision was in the hands of the attacker who played 116 times for his country before retiring from international …

Ibrahimovic & Ronaldo's head-to-head history
4 years, 10 months ago

Ibrahimovic & Ronaldo's head-to-head history

The Hindu  

The Coppa Italia semifinal between Milan and Juventus will pit two of the greatest goalscorers of the modern era against each other. READ: Man Utd to beat Chelsea in Sancho race 2009: Inter 0-0 Manchester United, Manchester United 2-0 Inter Ronaldo got the better of Ibrahimovic and Inter in the last 16 of the Champions League as, after a goalless …

Ibrahimovic has been a 'godsend' for Milan, says Pioli
4 years, 11 months ago

Ibrahimovic has been a 'godsend' for Milan, says Pioli

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has proven to be a "godsend" for Milan, says Stefano Pioli. Ibrahimovic signed for Milan as a free agent after leaving Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy, returning to the club where he spent two seasons between 2010 and 2012 before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain. It did not take long for the 38-year-old to make an impact, with …

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes AC Milan return in goalless draw against Sampdoria; Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo on target
5 years ago

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes AC Milan return in goalless draw against Sampdoria; Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo on target

Firstpost  

The 38-year-old Ibrahimović, who helped Milan to their last Serie A title in 2011, has rejoined the club until the end of the season with an option for another year Zlatan Ibrahimović’s comeback appearance added much-needed urgency but little else for AC Milan as they were held by Sampdoria to 0-0 in Serie A on Monday. The 38-year-old Ibrahimović, who …

Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan presentation on January 3
5 years ago

Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan presentation on January 3

The Hindu  

Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be officially presented as an AC Milan player on January 3, the Italian club confirmed. “AC Milan announces that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s press conference is scheduled for Friday January 3rd at Casa Milan at 10 am.”,” they said in a statement on Monday. WATCH | Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to Milan One of the most successful clubs …

AC Milan Fans Banking on Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Rescue Ailing Club
5 years ago

AC Milan Fans Banking on Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Rescue Ailing Club

The Quint  

The 38-year-old Swede has agreed a deal until the end of the season with the option to extend the contract for another season, the club announced Friday. After starting out with modest Malmö, he then impressed enough with Amsterdam-based Ajax to earn a move to Italian powerhouse Juventus at the age of 23. He stayed with the Catalan club only …

Fans banking on Zlatan Ibrahimovic for glory as striker returns to AC Milan
5 years ago

Fans banking on Zlatan Ibrahimovic for glory as striker returns to AC Milan

India TV News  

Veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is returning to help his struggling former club AC Milan, who are reeling from a humiliating defeat and languishing way behind city rival Inter Milan. That's because Milan is mired in 11th place in Serie A, a distant 21 points behind league leader Inter, and none of its players has more than four league goals this …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to return to AC Milan in Serie A
5 years ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to return to AC Milan in Serie A

The Hindu  

Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reached agreement to join AC Milan on an initial six-month contract, according to multiple reports in Italy on Thursday. Ibrahimovic has accepted Milan's proposal and is ready to sign a deal to return to the former European giant within the next two days, Gazzetta Dello Sport and Sky Sports Italia reported. READ | Zlatan Ibrahimovic …

Ibrahimovic would add character to struggling Milan: Pioli
5 years ago

Ibrahimovic would add character to struggling Milan: Pioli

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic would add "determination and character" to a beleaguered Milan side who suffered its worst Serie A defeat in over 21 years against Atalanta, says Stefano Pioli. Ex-Milan striker Ibrahimovic has long been linked with a return and, although Pioli insists a deal for the veteran striker remains in the hands of the club's hierarchy, the head coach acknowledged …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic transfer: AC Milan not focusing on January
5 years, 1 month ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic transfer: AC Milan not focusing on January

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has repeated his praise of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but insists the Serie A club is not yet focusing on new signings. Ibrahimovic has been linked with a return to Milan, where he spent two seasons between 2010 and 2012 before moving to Paris Saint-Germain, after the 38-year-old left MLS club LA Galaxy. Milan's coach was pressed …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic offered six-month deal by AC Milan-Report
5 years, 1 month ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic offered six-month deal by AC Milan-Report

The Hindu  

Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been offered a six-month deal to come to the aid of struggling former Italian giant AC Milan, according to reports in Italy on Thursday. The 38-year-old striker confirmed his departure from Los Angeles Galaxy last week following the club’s elimination from the Major League Soccer playoffs. Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Sports Italia reported that …

Ibrahimovic open to Bologna move, claims Serie A side's sporting director
5 years, 1 month ago

Ibrahimovic open to Bologna move, claims Serie A side's sporting director

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has informed Bologna of his willingness to consider joining them in January, according to the Serie A side's sporting director Riccardo Bigon. The 38-year-old intends to see out his career in Italy, Galaxy head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto claimed, and will not be short on options given his free agent status. AC Milan, Fiorentina and Napoli are among …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'demanding £860k per month' to return to Serie A with AC MIlan and Napoli linked
5 years, 1 month ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'demanding £860k per month' to return to Serie A with AC MIlan and Napoli linked

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is demanding £860,000 per month from any Serie A club that wants to sign him as AC MIlan, Roma and Napoli battle for his signature. Ibrahimovic, 38, has been linked with clubs all across Europe but a return to Italy with a Serie A club seen as the most likely destination, with former club AC Milan, Bologna, Roma, …

De Laurentiis: Ibrahimovic to be 'a driving force' for Napoli
5 years, 2 months ago

De Laurentiis: Ibrahimovic to be 'a driving force' for Napoli

The Hindu  

Aurelio De Laurentiis is convinced Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be a "driving force" for Napoli should the striker sign for Carlo Ancelotti's side. Napoli president De Laurentiis confirmed on Wednesday he had met Ibrahimovic by chance in Los Angeles and stated the former Sweden forward - who scored 30 MLS goals in the 2019 regular season - would be welcomed with …

Ibrahimovic labels AC Milan a 'disaster', slams Paolo Maldini
5 years, 2 months ago

Ibrahimovic labels AC Milan a 'disaster', slams Paolo Maldini

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed he would still score 20 goals a season in Serie A as he talked up his chances of a return to Italy's top flight. But Ibrahimovic labelled former club AC Milan "a disaster" in a wide-ranging interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, while also poking fun at Inter forward Romelu Lukaku's first touch. Milan, which is 13th in …

Zlatan tips Mourinho for return, criticises Pep's character
5 years, 2 months ago

Zlatan tips Mourinho for return, criticises Pep's character

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed Jose Mourinho to prove a success in his next position, but the ex-Barcelona striker remains less enamoured with Pep Guardiola. The divisive former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss has not held a managerial job since parting ways with United in December 2018 but appears to be edging closer to a coaching comeback. Mourinho recently rejected the …

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