Go Team Zlatan

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Signing in.

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Signing in:clap:

If there is one thing this forum needs it is more appreciation threads for Zlatan.

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Signing in :clap:

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Despite all of Ronaldo’s genius, Portugal are a weak willed nation and will no doubt crumble here once more. Sweden to win.

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I’m in.

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Zlatan is less of a bottler than Ronaldo.

Signing in.

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Ibra to TV4: ”We came 2nd in the group, behind Europe’s best team. P came 2nd in a group they should’ve won. We deserve 2 go 2 the WC more.”

Hard to argue with that sort of logic.

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I really hope he does it, It would be great for Bosnia, greater Serbia,Sweden & Queensland if he does

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He’s a nice fellow alright - see below

Ibrahimović has been involved in several violent incidents with teammates, some of which have gone viral on the internet. In 2011, Ibrahimović kicked teammate Antonio Cassano[/URL] in the face while Cassano was speaking to reporters.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-107’][107][/URL] Ibrahimović has also kicked teammates [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Wilhelmsson’]Christian Wilhelmsson[/URL] and [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Strasser’]Rodney Strasser[/URL] during training, both caught on camera.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-108’][108][/URL][URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-109’][109]

After a 2004 international friendly against Holland, Ajax teammate Rafael van der Vaart[/URL] publicly accused Ibrahimović of deliberately injuring him during the game. Ibrahimović responded by threatening to break both of Van der Vaart’s legs.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-mail1-110’][110][/URL] Ibrahimović also punched Ajax teammate [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mido_%28footballer%29’]Mido[/URL] in the dressing room.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-mail1-110’][110]

Ibrahimović had a falling-out with Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola[/URL], culminating in a dressing room incident in which Ibrahimović threw a training kit box across the room and screamed insults at Guardiola. Guardiola eventually refused to speak to Ibrahimović and loaned him out to A.C. Milan.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-111’][111][/URL] Barcelona vice-president Carles Vilarrubi reported that Ibrahimović threatened to publicly beat up Guardiola if he was not released to A.C. Milan.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-112’][112]

In 2010, Ibrahimović was involved in a training ground fist-fight with A.C. Milan teammate Oguchi Onyewu[/URL], after Ibrahimović made a two-footed tackle on him, then headbutted him. The session was abandoned after the two players were separated, and Ibrahimović suffered a broken rib. Onyewu had accused Ibrahimović of repeatedly insulting him.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-mail1-110’][110][/URL][URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-113’][113]

In March 2011, Ibrahimović was given a three-match ban for punching Bari defender Marco Rossi[/URL] in the stomach during a game.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-114’][114][/URL] He received another three-match ban in February 2012 for slapping Napoli player [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvatore_Aronica’]Salvatore Aronica[/URL].[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-115’][115]

After Sweden’s 1–0 victory over the Faroe Islands[/URL] in October 2012, Faroes captain [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frodi_Benjaminsen’]Frodi Benjaminsen[/URL] accused Ibrahimović of foul play and insults, describing him as “arrogant”, “childish”, “ignorant” and a “dirty player”.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-116’][116]

In November 2012, Ibrahimović received a two-match ban for kicking St Etienne goalkeeper StĂ©phane Ruffier[/URL] in the chest.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-117’][117][/URL][URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-118’][118][/URL] In December 2012, Ibrahimović was accused by Lyon defender [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dejan_Lovren’]Dejan Lovren[/URL] and president [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Michel_Aulas’]Jean-Michel Aulas[/URL] of deliberately stamping on Lovren’s head.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-119’][119][/URL] In February 2013, [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA’]UEFA[/URL] handed Ibrahimović a two-match ban for stamping on Valencia winger [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9s_Guardado’]AndrĂ©s Guardado[/URL].[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-120’][120][/URL][URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-121’][121][/URL] In March 2013, PSG winger [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_Moura’]Lucas Moura[/URL] claimed that Ibrahimović regularly insulted team-mates, stating “He always asks for the ball and insults a lot. He is sometimes a bit arrogant and complains.”[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-122’][122][/URL] In May 2013, Ibrahimović was filmed screaming at sporting director [URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Ara%C3%BAjo’]Leonardo[/URL] after PSG’s title victory.[URL=‘http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zlatan_Ibrahimovi%C4%87#cite_note-123’][123]

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Is this match on the telly?

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Sky sports 19:45

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Sky Sports have it

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:eek:
He’s dad was a Bosniak Muslim and his mom a Croat mate.
Doubt he is a big hit with the Serb nationalists.

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He’s dad was a Bosniak Muslim and his mom a Croat mate.
Doubt he is a big hit with the Serb nationalists.[/quote]

Bosnia is a region in Serbia mate

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I believe they all get along famously.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IzRpUM2g3Y

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Signing in. Backed Sweden at 5/1 too.

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Nice odds, not too sure about following your lead given your hot streak so far today though

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpw78Ab0VMo