Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes Sweden return aged 41 but is beaten to record
1 year, 8 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 Championship qualifier. Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned for Sweden aged 41 years and 172 days in their defeat to Belgium Gibraltar's Lee Casciaro beat Ibrahimovic to the record of oldest player to appear in a Euros qualifier by four days Unfortunately Ibrahimovic could do nothing to prevent Sweden from kicking-off their 2024 European qualifying campaign with a loss, as Romelu Lukaku's hat-trick saw Belgium get off to a perfect start under new coach Domenico Tedesco. Ibrahimovic entered the game as a substitute for Sweden as they lost 3-0 to Belgium This past weekend the Swedish striker become the oldest player to score in Serie A He however, played through the pain barrier to help Milan clinch the Serie A title with eight goals and three assists, before undergoing surgery last summer. The former Manchester United man could also have his eye on next summer's Euros in Germany, if Sweden manage to qualify from Group F. If he was to make an appearance at Euro 2024, he would be the oldest player to play in the competition, overtaking Hungary's Gabor Kiraly who appeared aged 40 years and 74 days in 2016.

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Borussia Dortmund star breaks English Champions League record after scoring against Real Madrid
2 months ago

Borussia Dortmund star breaks English Champions League record after scoring against Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens struck before the home side turned it around Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday Borussia Dortmund may have surrendered a 2-0 lead against Real Madrid on Tuesday night but one of their players left the Bernabeu with a rather special new record. At the age of 20 years and …

Ronaldo scores late winner as a substitute for Portugal as 10-man Spain overpowers Switzerland
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo scores late winner as a substitute for Portugal as 10-man Spain overpowers Switzerland

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo is showing just why Portugal is persisting with him at the age of 39. Ronaldo failed to score at all in five games at the recent European Championship, but Portugal coach Robert Martinez has kept faith with the country’s greatest ever player and is reaping the rewards. It was Modric’s 27th goal in 180 appearances for his country, …

Oldest, Youngest Player and Scorer as Well as Fastest Goal
5 months, 1 week ago

Oldest, Youngest Player and Scorer as Well as Fastest Goal

News 18  

Spain and England face off in the final of EURO 2024 in Berlin. Lamine Yamal: Youngest player and scorer Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal made history in his country’s opening game against Croatia by becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a European Championship game at the age of 16 years and 338 days. Yamal, of Barcelona, then claimed …

Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy

The Hindu  

Luka Modric became the oldest player to score a goal in the European Championships when he found the net for Croatia in its 1-1 draw against Italy at the Leipzig Stadium on Monday. Seconds later Modric was in the right place at the right time when a cross came into the box for Ante Budimir whose initial shot is saved …

Zlatanism: Ibrahimovic’s famous quotes and stories
1 year, 6 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 …

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: Top five goals of retiring Swedish superstar
1 year, 6 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Top five goals of retiring Swedish superstar

Hindustan Times  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic officially hung up his boots as he received an emotional farewell ceremony at the San Siro after AC Milan's final Serie A match of the 2022-23 season. Since making his debut at Malmo FF in 1999, Ibrahimovic has gone on to score many world-class goals, some of which are also considered to be some of the best goals …

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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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, 8 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 …

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A as toothless Milan lose 3-1 at Udinese
1 year, 9 months ago

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A as toothless Milan lose 3-1 at Udinese

The Hindu  

AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest goalscorer in Serie A history but it was not enough to prevent them suffering a 3-1 loss at Udinese on Saturday in a blow to the defending champions’ hopes of securing a top-four finish. Ibrahimovic, who was starting his first game since January 2022, did not miss a second time, converting four minutes …

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Becomes Oldest Goal Scorer But AC Milan Fall to 3-1 Defeat at Udinese
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Becomes Oldest Goal Scorer But AC Milan Fall to 3-1 Defeat at Udinese

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest goalscorer in the history of Serie A on Saturday but couldn’t stop AC Milan from falling to a 3-1 defeat at Udinese. Ibrahimovic, 41, was in Milan’s starting line-up for the first time since January last year and smashed home a penalty at the second attempt in first-half stoppage time to make the score 1-1 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Serie A round-up: Ibra decisive as AC Milan beats Roma
3 years, 1 month ago

Serie A round-up: Ibra decisive as AC Milan beats Roma

The Hindu  

Turning 40 hasn’t stopped Zlatan Ibrahimović from being Zlatan Ibrahimović. The ageless Sweden great, whose 40th birthday was on October 3, scored one goal and also drew a penalty that led to AC Milan’s second goal in a 2-1 win at José Mourinho’s Roma in Serie A on Sunday. He’s always able to find motivation.” The victory extended Milan’s superb …

Serie A: Ibrahimovic 'old age' free-kick keeps AC Milan in touch with Napoli
3 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: Ibrahimovic 'old age' free-kick keeps AC Milan in touch with Napoli

Firstpost  

Milan were under pressure after Napoli had opened up a three-point gap at the top of the table after claiming the spoils in a 1-0 derby victory over Salernitana. Milan: Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic described his 150th Serie A goal from a free-kick as an “old age” shot as AC Milan beat Jose Mourinho’s Roma 2-1 on Sunday to remain second …

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: 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 …

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, …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Makes History as AC Milan Edge Fiorentina Thriller
3 years, 9 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Makes History as AC Milan Edge Fiorentina Thriller

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return to the AC Milan starting line-up with a goal in a thrilling 3-2 win at Fiorentina on Sunday, narrowing the gap to Serie A leaders Inter to six points. The Swede needed only nine minutes to fire home the opener after springing the offside trap in his first league appearance since picking up a muscle …

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,” …

Ronaldo has yet to break all-time scoring record, Czech FA claims
3 years, 11 months ago

Ronaldo has yet to break all-time scoring record, Czech FA claims

The Hindu  

The Czech Football Association has disputed claims that Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time goalscoring record on Wednesday, insisting he needs another 62 to surpass Josef Bican’s tally. Ronaldo scored his 760th career goal in Juve’s 2-0 Italian Supercup win over Napoli and was hailed by several media outlets as the most prolific scorer in the history of the …

Ibrahimovic helps Milan to first Serie A win against Napoli in more than ten years - Football News
4 years, 1 month ago

Ibrahimovic helps Milan to first Serie A win against Napoli in more than ten years - Football News

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice before picking up an injury as Serie A leader AC Milan beat 10-man Napoli 3-1 on Sunday to record its first league win in Naples for more than 10 years. Dries Mertens pulled one back for the home side to give them hope, but a clumsy challenge by Tiemoue Bakayoko earned the Napoli midfielder a second …

International Friendlies: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Once in Portugal's 7-0 Rout of Andorra
4 years, 1 month ago

International Friendlies: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Once in Portugal's 7-0 Rout of Andorra

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored once in Portugal’s 7-0 rout of Andorra in a friendly on Wednesday, moving a step closer to becoming the all-time top scorer for a national team. Ronaldo reached 102 goals with Portugal to sit seven shy of the 109 scored by former Iran striker Ali Daei, the only other male soccer player to surpass the 100-goal milestone …

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 compares himself to Benjamin Button after AC Milan win
4 years, 3 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic compares himself to Benjamin Button after AC Milan win

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed he could have scored four goals if he were a younger man despite leading AC Milan to an opening day victory over Bologna in Serie A. The 38-year-old scored twice but missed an open goal to claim a hat-trick to help his side ease to a 2-0 win at the San Siro. Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed he would …

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 …

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