Since the Champions League replaced the European Cup in the 1992/1993 season, some of the game’s greatest names have lifted the famous trophy. Helping your club reach the pinnacle of European football has been viewed by many as a hallmark of the game’s most iconic players, but there have been some superstars who have never achieved such success. Here we …
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Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has revealed that the Championship club almost signed AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic before he made his move to Italy. The 38-year-old left LA Galaxy last winter and reportedly had a host of clubs interested in his signature before he made his eventual return to Milan where he had scored three goals in eight Serie …
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“By far.” That was Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s response when asked whether he, at 37-years of age, was still the best player in the MLS ahead of LA Galaxy’s derby game against LAFC. Ibrahimovic was dismissive of all pretenders to his throne including LA’s Carlos Vela, the current top goalscorer in the league as he lived up to his brash …
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Conor McGregor spoke to FIFA.com in an interview that was quite different to what we’ve been used to in recent times, giving us his take on all things football. For those looking for an insight into his plans for the future as far as fighting are concerned, you’ll find no answers here. Instead, Conor took some time to speak to governing …
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he’s “optimistic” he’ll be back with the Los Angeles Galaxy next season, despite reports of European suitors keen to lure the Swedish star from Major League soccer. Ibrahimovic has a contract through the 2019 season, but Serie A giants AC Milan have expressed an interest in bringing him back to Italy. The Galaxy were energized in Ibrahimovic’s …
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Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, England’s Wayne Rooney and Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez were among five finalists named Wednesday for Major League Soccer’s 2018 Most Valuable Player Award. Hours before the North American league began its playoff championship run, the league announced finalists for its season awards, topped by the MVP race, which also includes Mexico’s Carlos Vela and Paraguayan midfielder Miguel …
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AC Milan have reached agreement to sign rising Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta with Swedish veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic a possibility to return to Italy, club sporting director Leonardo said on Thursday. The Serie A giants are reported to have agreed a 35 million euro ($40.4 million) deal with Flamengo – the club Paqueta joined as a ten-year-old – in what would …
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic plans to discuss his future with Los Angeles Galaxy chiefs after a frustrating first season in Major League Soccer. Swedish star Ibrahimovic has made a prolific start to his MLS career, scoring 17 goals in 22 games since joining the Galaxy from Manchester United in March. However, the 36-year-old striker’s efforts have not been enough to transform the …
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Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made history on Saturday, scoring his 500th career goal in stunning fashion, but it wasn’t enough to lift the Los Angeles Galaxy to a win over Toronto FC. The 36-year-old Ibrahimovic has always had a flair for the dramatic and he did just that in becoming the third active footballer to reach the milestone for club …
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Los Angeles Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic backs his homeland Sweden to win the World Cup ahead of a quarter-final showdown Saturday against England. The Swedes have advanced to the World Cup’s last eight for the first time since 1994 and 36-year-old striker Ibrahimovic, Sweden’s all-time top scorer with 62 goals, has been vocal about their trophy bid. “They have a …
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for the first time in his Major League Soccer career on Monday before the Los Angeles Galaxy ended a four-match losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Montreal Impact. Ola Kamara’s 75th-minute winner sealed the badly-needed points for Galaxy, who have slipped to mid-table in the Western Conference as the euphoria of Ibrahimovic’s debut in …
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The chances of Zlatan Ibrahimovic coming out of international retirement for the World Cup have all but evaporated.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has repeatedly claimed that he will be at this summer’s World Cup and now, Sweden’s coach Janne Andersson has now responded. Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his arrival on the MLS stage in the most ‘Zlatan’ of fashions, scoring a 40-yard volley before winning the game with a header late to see his side overturn at a 3-0 deficit to …
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his first full appearance for the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday to secure a battling 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer. Ibrahimovic took his MLS goals tally to three in three games after heading home a cross from former England and Chelsea star Ashley Cole on 45 minutes. The former Manchester United …
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has introduced himself to MLS fans in the most emphatic way possible. The Swedish legend his free transfer to LA Galaxy from Manchester United this week, and was introduced from the bench in the inaugural LA derby against newly-formed Los Angeles FC. The match, however, was not at all going to plan for the home side, as they …
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Hundreds of LA Galaxy supporters mobbed Swedish soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday night. Galaxy fans serenaded Ibrahimovic with a song outside a private terminal after he exited a black van to greet them and sign autographs. Ibrahimovic will hold his first news conference on Friday, and is expected to be available for the Galaxy’s …
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Renowned 'super-agent' Mino Raiola has emphasised that he would prefer his players never went to a club manager by Pep Guardiola.
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He has an ego to match his towering physique but Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s pride must be smarting: he’s taking a massive paycut to play for LA Galaxy, and Sweden is showing no interest in his return to its 2018 World Cup squad. Ibrahimovic, who on Friday became the latest in a long line of ageing stars to swap the heights of …
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