Zlatan Ibrahimović
Swedish association football player (born 1981)
Photo: Евгений Сойкин, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Aug 4
Milan bids farewell to Franco Baresi as thousands gather at Sant'Ambrogio for funeral of AC Milan legend
Thousands of fans, former teammates and football officials filled Milan's Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio on Tuesday for the funeral of Franco Baresi, the AC Milan and Italy legend who died last week at 66.
- Jun 27
Swedish press dreads 'nightmarish' France as injury-hit Sweden readies for World Cup round of 16
After France dismantled Norway 4-1, Swedish media and icons from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Vicki Blommé have voiced alarm at an attack described as the best in 20 years. Sweden enters Tuesday's last-16 match with defensive injuries and little optimism.
- Jun 18
Portugal stunned by DR Congo draw as Ronaldo's blank draws fire from Henry and Ibrahimović
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit the target with any of his three shots as Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo in their World Cup opener, prompting sharp criticism from Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
- May 26
AC Milan in Turmoil: Cardinale Fires Allegri and Entire Leadership, Only Ibrahimovic Remains as Club Faces €90M Financial Hit
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has executed a sweeping purge of the club's technical and executive leadership, firing manager Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare, and technical director Geoffrey Moncada after a disastrous season that saw the Rossoneri miss out on Champions League qualification.