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 returned for their World Cup qualifiers in 2021. When asked if Ibrahimovic had permanently ruled himself out of playing for Sweden, Andersson said he would stay in contact with the 40-year-old.

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Euro 2024: Slovenia selects Ilicic in Euros squad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Slovenia selects Ilicic in Euros squad

The Hindu  

Josip Ilicic was included in Slovenia’s squad for Euro 2024 named by manager Matjaz Kek on Friday, after the winger made a scoring return to international football this week. Ilicic had not played for his country since November 2021, and left Serie A side Atalanta to return to Slovenian club Maribor, having suffered with mental health issues, but was named …

Euro 2024: Christian Eriksen Completes Fairytale Return to Denmark's Squad After Heart Attack
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Christian Eriksen Completes Fairytale Return to Denmark's Squad After Heart Attack

News 18  

Playmaker Christian Eriksen, whose last outing at the European Championship for Denmark ended in a heart attack witnessed by millions watching around the world, has been included in Kasper Hjulmand’s squad for Euro 24 in Germany. Mikkel Damsgaard, who shouldered the creative burden after Eriksen’s collapse and led the team out of the group stage and on to a semi-final …

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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires aged 41: ‘The time has come to say goodbye’
1 year, 6 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires aged 41: ‘The time has come to say goodbye’

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. The AC Milan striker made the announcement on the San Siro pitch …

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic hangs up his boots at 41
1 year, 6 months ago

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic hangs up his boots at 41

Hindustan Times  

AC Milan's Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Sunday he had decided to end his playing career at the age of 41 after a trophy-laden career at some of Europe's top clubs. AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts after his last game for the club The extrovert Swede's Milan contract expires at the end of June and will not be renewed …

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 …

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

Legendary AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires from football aged 41

India TV News  

The legendary Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football at the age of 41 after AC Milan beat Verona in their last Serie A game on Sunday, June 4. But his injury-led season ended his second stint at AC Milan and also his professional football career. The Swedish veteran thanked AC Milan fans after the Verona game and …

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 has no retirement plans despite playing four games for AC Milan this year
1 year, 6 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no retirement plans despite playing four games for AC Milan this year

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no plans to retire from football, despite being Serie A's oldest goalscorer at the age of 41. Ibrahimovic told the Stile supplement of La Gazzetta dello Sport: 'I’m not one to give up. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no plans to retire from football, despite turning 41 last October The Swedish striker is coming to the end of his …

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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'set to leave AC Milan' with the club 'unwilling to offer him a new deal'
1 year, 8 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'set to leave AC Milan' with the club 'unwilling to offer him a new deal'

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'looks set to leave AC Milan' after four years with the Italian giants. Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'looks set to leave AC Milan at the end of the season' after four years at the club They also report that Monza, who are currently 13th in Serie A, would be interested in signing the forward if he decides to keep on …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41, Beaten by Gibraltar Player as Euros' Golden Oldie
1 year, 9 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41, Beaten by Gibraltar Player as Euros' Golden Oldie

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the 41-year-old Swedish striker, on Friday became the second oldest player to feature in a European championship qualifier but his landmark night ended in a sobering 3-0 defeat to Belgium. At 41 years, five months and 21 days, Ibrahimovic is still ahead of former Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff, who played against Sweden on May 29, 1983, at 41 …

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 insists he is not ready to retire from football
2 years, 3 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is not ready to retire from football

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has vowed to retire from professional football - but only when a player 'stronger' than him emerges. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has vowed to return to pro football after undergoing knee surgery last May Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Swede said: 'I will be back soon. However, Ibrahimovic himself did not seem too enamoured by the Rossoneri's forward …

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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Out For 7-8 Months After Knee Operation
2 years, 6 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Out For 7-8 Months After Knee Operation

News 18  

AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimović had surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and faces up to eight months on the sidelines — if he decides to continue his playing career. Milan said the knee operation, which was performed in France, had been scheduled for a while “to definitively resolve the joint’s instability.” The club added: “The operation was a …

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 …

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 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 …

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. …

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 …

Dejan Kulusevski returns as Sweden ups the ante against Slovakia
3 years, 6 months ago

Dejan Kulusevski returns as Sweden ups the ante against Slovakia

The Hindu  

The return of winger Dejan Kulusevksi to face Slovakia will bolster Sweden's attacking options following an ultra-defensive display against Spain that earned it a goalless draw, but few new fans at Euro 2020. Janne Andersson's side stifled the Spaniards in Seville as Juventus winger Kulusevksi watched on TV, isolated from his teammates along with midfielder Mattias Svanberg following positive tests …

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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to miss two games of AC Milan, says Stefano Pioli
3 years, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to miss two games of AC Milan, says Stefano Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss at least two of his team's three remaining Serie A matches this season through injury, Stefano Pioli said on Tuesday. The 39-year-old, who has scored 15 league goals in 19 appearances this season, was hurt during Sunday’s 3-0 win at Juventus and will miss Wednesday’s trip to Torino and the home match against …

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 …

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'very close' to renewing AC Milan contract, says Paolo Maldini
3 years, 8 months ago

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'very close' to renewing AC Milan contract, says Paolo Maldini

Firstpost  

Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is close to renewing his contract with AC Milan, club director Paolo Maldini announced on Saturday. The Swedish international, who turns 40 in October, has been credited with turning Milan into title contenders again since his return to the Serie A club in January last year. “For Ibrahimovic there are only small details missing, we are very …

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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'in talks' over new one-year AC Milan contract
4 years, 2 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'in talks' over new one-year AC Milan contract

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is already looking to extend his AC Milan contract for another year, which would stretch his playing career into his forties, according to reports. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is already looking to extend his AC Milan contract for another season Saturday night's win was Milan's first city derby victory in the league in over four years He initially rejoined the …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ready to sign new contract at AC Milan
4 years, 3 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ready to sign new contract at AC Milan

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is back in Italy and ready to sign a new contract with AC Milan. “Finally everything is in place and finally I can return to where I feel at home,” Ibrahimovic said upon his arrival at Milan’s Linate airport late Saturday. Ibrahimovic began his second stint with Milan in January on a six-month contract and helped turn the …

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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