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He said goodbye to football: 14 curiosities you should know about Zlatan Ibrahimovic

2023-06-05 18:30:41Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
He said goodbye to football: 14 curiosities you should know about Zlatan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not only one of the greatest Swedish players, but also one of the most successful and popular athletes in the world. Born in 1981 in Sweden, Ibrahimovic has played for some of Europe's biggest and most prestigious clubs, including Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.

He has won many trophies during his career, including league titles in four different countries, a UEFA Cup and several individual awards. Ibrahimovic is not only a great footballer, but also an extraordinary personality, with a unique style, on and off the pitch.

He is known for his confidence, sincerity and sense of humor, which have made him a fan and media favorite. But what are the 14 things you should know about it?

He was born in Malmö

Ibrahimovic's ancestry is a mix of Bosnian and Croatian, derived from his father and mother respectively, although he was born in Malmo, Sweden. His childhood was not easy, due to his parents' divorce when he was only two years old, as he grew up in the multicultural neighborhood of Rosengard.

Malmo has produced several successful footballers over the years, including Ibrahimovic, Markus Rosenberg, Daniel Andersson, Pontus Jansson, Jesper Blomqvist, Mattias Jonson and Tobias Hysen.

He was born on the same day as Gwen Stefani and A$AP Rocky

Ibrahimovic was born on October 3rd and shares birthdays with celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, A$AP Rocky, Tommy Lee, Alicia Vikander and Neve Campbell, to name a few.

He played for the 3 most successful Italian teams

Ibrahimovic is one of those players who has worn the jerseys of the three most successful teams in Serie A: Milan, Inter and Juventus. Like him, champions like Christian Vieri, Edgar Davids, Andrea Pirlo or Roberto Baggio did.

He is Sweden's top scorer

Ibrahimovic is considered one of the greatest Swedish footballers of all time and holds the record for goals scored for his country (62). He stands ahead of other greats in Swedish history, such as Sven Rydell, Gunnar Nordahl, Henrik Larsson and Gunnar Gren.

He had his own clothing line

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 'A-Z' clothing line has closed its doors after two years due to a loss of $18 million. The line was launched in 2016 and was expected to generate revenue by capitalizing on the Swedish footballer's popularity and image. However, despite initial enthusiasm and investment, the business failed to make a profit and eventually had to close.

This serves as a reminder that success on the field does not always translate to success off it. Despite the closure of his clothing line, Ibrahimovic remains a symbol in the world of football and a much-loved character by fans.

He is a tattoo fanatic

Zlatan has a great passion for tattoos, which reflect his personality. The drawings, which cover a large part of his body, tell the story of the Swedish striker's life, passions and beliefs of the 42-year-old. From portraits of himself and his wife to symbols of strength and power, Zlatan's tattoos reflect his personal journey and the things that matter most to him.

He has employed some of the top tattoo artists in the world. The "engravings" on the huge body have become an iconic part of his image and personal brand. Whether inspirational or controversial, Zlatan's tattoos are a testament to his love for body art.

He clashed with Pep Guardiola

Ibrahimovic joined Barcelona from Inter in 2009, but his time in Catalonia was marred by a series of disagreements with Pep Guardiola. The Swede has publicly criticized Guardiola's tactics and playing style and the two have had several on-field arguments during matches.

Furthermore, Guardiola opted to leave Ibrahimovic on the bench for key games of the season, further exacerbating the tension between the two. Ultimately, Ibrahimovic was sold to Milan after just one season with the Blaugrana, marking the end of his short spell at Barcelona and his troubled relationship with Guardiola. "When you buy me, you bought a Ferrari," Ibrahimovic said. "You can't treat me like a Fiat."

The scissors episode

Former player Mido almost changed the course of Ibrahimovic's career when he threw a pair of scissors at him. The fight happened in the dressing room of Ajax, the team in which they both played at the time. The reason for the argument remains unclear, but it escalated to the point where Mido threw the scissors at the Swede. Fortunately the cutting tool did not cause serious damage to either, so that both continued to play for many years.

He has an impressive car collection

Ibrahimovic is known for an extravagant lifestyle, including his large car collection. The Swedish footballer owns an impressive collection of luxury cars, including a Lamborghini Aventador, a Ferrari 599 GTO, an Audi RS6, a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

Ibracadabra

Ibrahimovic has earned the nickname "Ibrakadabra" with his often magical style of play. A goal scored for Ajax against NAC Breda, with a move in which he dribbled past multiple opponents before calmly slotting the ball into the net, exemplifies his unique style. To this must be added the famous "bicycle" goal against England, another extraordinary skill of his.

MMA fan

Ibrahimovic has a strong connection to combat sports, especially mixed martial arts (MMA). He is a big fan of this sport and has even trained in MMA. Ibra has said in interviews that he finds the discipline and physicality of MMA similar to football and at one point called himself the Conor McGregor of football. Besides being a fan, Zlatan has also used his influence as a professional footballer to promote the sport.

He has scored more than 500 goals in his career

Ibrahimovic is one of that small group of players who have passed the 500 career goal mark. He has won numerous individual goals awards, being the top scorer several times and is recognized as one of the best strikers of his generation. In any case, his figures are not comparable to those of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

LeBron James jersey

Ibrahimovic was not thrilled when LeBron sent him an autographed Lakers jersey when they both played in Los Angeles. The Swede added his autograph to the shirt, before returning the gift.

Ibra then made headlines again when he publicly criticized the NBA star for being too vocal about his political views, which, in turn, prompted a backlash from LeBron.

The oldest goalscorer in Serie A

By scoring against Udinese in March 2023, Ibrahimovic became the oldest goalscorer in Serie A history. The Swede converted a penalty late in the first half, scoring the Rossoneri's equalizer. With 41 years and 166 days on his shoulder, Ibra thus surpassed Alessandro Costacurta, who held the record since he played for Milan.


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