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Zlatan admits slapping opponent 'an error'

Sport: 7 Feb 12
Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he made a mistake when he slapped a member of the opposing team in Sunday's Serie A game, resulting in a three-game suspension. READ »

Zlatan sees red as Milan held by Napoli

Sport: 5 Feb 12
Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off on Sunday as AC Milan were held to a goalless draw by seventh placed Napoli. READ »

Zlatan's two goals help shoot Milan to victory

Sport: 23 Jan 12
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a pair of goals to give AC Milan a convincing 3-0 victory on Sunday and move him to the top of the Serie A goalscoring table. READ »

Zlatan brushes off Inter fans' racist taunt

Sport: 16 Jan 12
A huge banner mocking Swedish AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic as a ”gypsy” in his native language was unfurled in the San Siro stadium by fans of Inter Milan during the local derby between the two Italian giants on Sunday evening. READ »

'Swedish society forces 'immigrants' to emigrate'

Analysis & Opinion: 28 Nov 11
Swedish society is failing its "immigrants", many of whom, such as football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, are forced to look elsewhere to build successful careers, social commentator and author Tove Lifvendahl argues. READ »

Guardiola wary of Zlatan threat

Sport: 23 Nov 11
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has admitted to concern over AC Milan's counter-attacking ability ahead of the clash between the illustrious rivals at the San Siro on Wednesday. READ »

Ljungberg on Zlatan book claims: 'I pity him'

Sport: 17 Nov 11
Former Swedish international and Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg has responded to claims made by Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his recently published autobiography that Ljungberg was a “prima donna”. READ »

Teen uses 'Zlatan' move to swipe cop's iPhone

Society: 9 Nov 11
A Spanish teenager was recently charged with theft after being caught with a stolen mobile iPhone, pick-pocketed from a Swedish police officer while showing off a Zlatan Ibrahimovic football move. READ »

Zlatan nets record sixth 'Golden Ball'

Sport: 8 Nov 11
AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought home a record sixth, and fifth consecutive, Golden Ball at Sweden's football gala on Monday evening, underlining his status as Sweden's leading player. READ »

'Full truth' in Zlatan's autobiography

Sport: 3 Nov 11
Sweden’s arguably biggest football star of all times, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, is releasing a biography of his journey from a troubled Swedish suburb to the very top of world football. READ »

Milan coach pays tribute to 'amazing' Ibrahimovic

Sport: 31 Oct 11
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic came in for warm praise from AC Milan coach after his brace of headed goals helped the champions to a 3-2 win at Roma on Saturday. READ »

Sweden secures Euro 2012 spot

Sport: 12 Oct 11
Sweden overcame the Netherlands 3-2 in Stockholm on Tuesday night to book their spot at the Euro 2012 football championships in Poland and Ukraine. READ »

Zlatan stars in Milan win

Sport: 29 Sep 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic starred on his injury comeback as he inspired AC Milan to a 2-0 victory over Czech minnows Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday to keep them on the heels of cup-holders Barcelona in Champions League Group H. READ »

Ibra returns to boost Milan, Sweden

Sport: 27 Sep 11
Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to full training on Monday, giving a timely boost to AC Milan ahead of their Champions League clash against Czechs Viktoria Plzen and Sweden in their crucial Euro 2012 in Helsinki next weekend. READ »

Zlatan ruled out of Barça clash

Sport: 13 Sep 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out of Tuesday's Champions League clash between his old club Barcelona and AC Milan at the Camp Nou due to a long-standing groin problem. READ »

Swedes leave it late to beat San Marino

Sport: 7 Sep 11
Sweden's men claimed a crucial victory over footballing minnows San Marino on Tuesday night, finally breaking the deadlock in the second half to prompt a flurry of goals and win the Euro 2012 qualifier 5-0. READ »

Zlatan hat trick helps Sweden thrash Finland

Sport: 8 Jun 11
Swedish captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench to score three goals as the national side cruised to a 5-0 victory in their Euro 2012 qualifier against visiting Finland on Tuesday night. READ »

Zlatan returns for Finland qualifier

National: 7 Jun 11
While Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to the national side to face Finland on Tuesday night's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier, he will start the match on the bench due to the effects of a recent injury. READ »

Galatasaray confirms Elmander signing

Sport: 30 May 11
Turkish club Galatasaray has confirmed the acquisition of Sweden striker Johan Elmander from English top-flight club Bolton, with speculation linking several more Swedish stars with big money moves. READ »

Sahlin slams Social Democrats over Libya

Politics: 30 May 11
Former Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin has criticised the party's u-turns over Sweden's participation in the UN-backed Libya mission, and new leader Håkan Juholt for being "harsh" to former justice minister Thomas Bodström. READ »

Zlatan agent downplays Milan transfer rumours

Sport: 25 May 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not set to move to Real Madrid, his agent told Italian media following reports that the AC Milan star was heading back to Spain. READ »

Ibrahimovic savours latest league win

Sport: 8 May 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic added to a remarkable winning streak in different European leagues as AC Milan sealed victory in Italy's Serie A on Saturday. READ »

Zlatan on target as red card appeal is rejected

Sport: 21 Apr 11
While Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Wednesday lost his appeal against a three match ban incurred after a sending off against Fiorentina in the Serie A, he showed what fans have been missing with a goal for Milan in the cup. READ »

Ibrahimovic red card incurs three match ban

Sport: 12 Apr 11
AC Milan's Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a three-match ban on Monday after a foul-mouthed tirade at a linesman during his side's 2-1 win at Fiorentina over the weekend. READ »

New Zlatan red card spoils AC Milan win

Sport: 11 Apr 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic apologised after the AC Milan star was sent off for the second match in a row following an outburst at a linesman in his side's 2-1 victory at Fiorentina. READ »

Ingmar Bergman to adorn new Swedish banknote

Business & Money: 6 Apr 11
Sweden's Riksbank on Wednesday announced the new faces to adorn the country's notes and coins, including a celebrated film director, a former UN secretary-general and a children's author. READ »

A preview of the 2011 Allsvenskan football season

Lifestyle: 1 Apr 11
April is here, which brings the start of the Swedish professional football season. With play set to kick off on Saturday, contributor Nic Townsend takes a look at which teams are expected to vie for the Allsvenskan title. READ »

Sweden beats Moldavia in Euro 2012 qualifier

Sport: 30 Mar 11
Sweden gained three points with a lackluster 2-1 home victory over Moldavia in Euro 2012 qualifying play on Tuesday night. READ »

Zlatan to miss Milan derby despite ban cut

Sport: 26 Mar 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ban for violent conduct was on Friday reduced from three games to two but the Sweden forward will still miss next weekend's Milan derby. READ »

Milan appeals Zlatan suspension

Sport: 15 Mar 11
AC Milan has lodged an appeal against the three match suspension imposed on Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after his red card against Bari over the weekend. READ »

Ibrahimovic sent off as Milan falter

Sport: 13 Mar 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off on as Serie A leaders AC Milan dropped two valuable points in a 1-1 draw at home bottom of the table Bari on Sunday. READ »

Zlatan: I would have killed for former coach

Sport: 25 Feb 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Thursday he would have killed for his former coach Jose Mourinho, for whom he played at Inter Milan. READ »

Zlatan featured in Man City 'squad'

Sport: 18 Feb 11
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was one of a host of world stars who unexpectedly turned up bearing a Manchester City strip in the official programme ahead of a Europa League clash with Aris Thessaloniki on Tuesday. READ »

Zlatan scores winner as Milan sets Serie A pace

Sport: 30 Jan 11
Goals from Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent Milan seven points clear at the top of Italy's Serie A as the Rossoneri claimed all three points in a 2-0 win at Catania on Saturday. READ »

Zlatan voted Sweden's most popular sportsman

Sport: 29 Dec 10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AC Milan star and captain of the national team, is by far the most popular sportsman in Sweden, a new survey published on Wednesday showed. READ »

AC Milan pull away atop Serie A on Zlatan goal

Sport: 13 Dec 10
AC Milan went six points clear at the top of Serie A on Sunday after earning its 10th win in 12 league games with a 3-0 romp over Bologna, sealed by a goal from Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. READ »

Zlatan strike ensures Milan advance in Champions League

Sport: 24 Nov 10
A thundering blast from Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped AC Milan qualify for the knockout phase of the Champions League football tournament with a victory over Auxerre on Tuesday. READ »

Zlatan's magic earns victory for Milan

Sport: 21 Nov 10
A spectacular strike by Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic was enough to give AC Milan a 1-0 win over Fiorentina on Saturday, moving them four points clear at the top of Serie A. READ »

A populist lexicon: freedom fries and the Swedish far-right

Analysis & Opinion: 18 Nov 10
The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson exposes the orthodoxy and self-serving folksy truisms of far-right PC in a lexicon of populist platitudes. READ »

Swedes hold Germany in drab stalemate

Sport: 18 Nov 10
Sweden and Germany played out a dull defensive goalless draw in Gothenburg on Wednesday night, underlining how important the absent Zlatan Ibrahimovic is to Euro 2012 qualification plans. READ »

Zlatan claims record fifth 'Golden Ball'

Sport: 16 Nov 10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed a record fifth, and fourth consecutive, Golden Ball at Sweden's football gala in Malmö on Monday evening, once again claiming his place as Sweden's finest player. READ »

Zlatan to sit out friendly against Germany

Sport: 15 Nov 10
Star Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not play in Wednesday's friendly against visiting Germany on Wednesday, national side coach Erik Hamrén announced Monday. READ »

Zlatan sinks former club Inter in Milan derby win

Sport: 15 Nov 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the lone goal for AC Milan as his team headed back to the top of the league standings after meeting former club Inter Milan for the first time in a derby since leaving for Barcelona in 2009. READ »

Zlatan gets in furious scuffle with teammate

Sport: 7 Nov 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was involved in a furious training bust-up with American teammate on Friday, according to reports. READ »

Multicultural football team unites Malmö

Lifestyle: 5 Nov 10
With Malmö’s football club poised to win Sweden’s top-flight Allsvenskan football league, The Local’s Peter Vinthagen Simpson looks at how the team's multicultural make up has united a city that is so often cited as a negative example of the challenge of integration. READ »

Zlatan nets late goal as Milan lose

Sport: 31 Oct 10
A late goal by Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was not enough to prevent AC Milan falling 2-1 to Juventus at the San Siro on Saturday, igniting the big-spending Turin outfit's title challenge. READ »

Zlatan invokes Tiger Woods in new rebuke of former coach

Sport: 18 Oct 10
Swedish footballer and AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has leveled a new attack against his former coach at Barcelona, comparing him to disgraced golfer Tiger Woods. READ »

Sweden smothered by dominant Dutch

Sport: 13 Oct 10
Two devastating first half mistakes by Sweden paved the way for a crushing 1-4 defeat at the hands of World Cup finalists the Netherlands in Euro 2012 qualifying play on Tuesday. READ »

Zlatan stuns Swedish teen with AC Milan trial

Sport: 8 Oct 10
Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have discovered storied Italian club AC Milan’s next superstar – right in his own backyard. READ »

Ibrahimovic breaks Ajax goal jinx

Sport: 29 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored against his old team Ajax at the fourth attempt to help AC Milan to a 1-1 draw in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. READ »

Ibrahimovic aims to break Ajax duck

Sport: 28 Sep 10
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic heads to Amsterdam in the Champions League on Tuesday hoping to open his goal account against Ajax, the team with which he launched his glittering European career. READ »

Ibrahimovic scores winner in Milan win

Sport: 26 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit the target again to ensure an end to AC Milan's three match winless streak in the Italian Serie A with a 1-0 win over Genoa on Saturday. READ »

Ibrahimovic in TV tiff after Milan win

Sport: 16 Sep 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic found himself embroiled in an ugly TV clash with Italy legend Arigo Sacchi on Wednesday after scoring twice to help his new club AC Milan beat Auxerre in the Champions League. READ »

Ibrahimovic misses penalty in Milan loss

National: 12 Sep 10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's long-awaited debut in a Milan shirt did not work out as well as hoped after the Rossoneri were defeated 0-2 at Serie A newcomers Cesena, with the tall Swede missing a late penalty. READ »

Coach: Ibrahimovic to make start for AC Milan

Sport: 10 Sep 10
AC Milan coach confirmed on Friday that Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will make his first start for the team on Saturday after he was traded to the team from Barcelona. READ »

Ibrahimovic scores twice in 10-man Euro rout

Sport: 8 Sep 10
Star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic netted two goals in front of a hometown crowd in Malmö, as Sweden beat San Marino 6-0 on Tuesday in Euro 2012 football qualification. READ »

Sweden impress in Hungary win

Sport: 4 Sep 10
A brace of goals from Pontus Wernbloom were enough to secure Sweden a comfortable 2-0 win against Hungary in Stockholm on Friday in their Euro 2012 opening qualifier. READ »

Ibrahimovic in new swipe at 'small time' Guardiola

Sport: 2 Sep 10
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Wednesday continued his war or words with Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, calling him a "small time" coach. READ »

Ibrahimovic blames coach for Barça exit

Sport: 30 Aug 10
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blamed Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola for his premature exit from club. READ »

Inter boss plays down rival's Ibra signing

Sport: 30 Aug 10
Rafael Benitez, Inter Milan's new coach, has said that AC Milan's signing of former Inter favourite Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona would have little long-term effect on the title race. READ »

Ibrahimovic leaves Barcelona for Milan

Sport: 28 Aug 10
Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to complete a €24 million move to Italian giants AC Milan after a single season with Spanish champions Barcelona. READ »

Barcelona lash out at Ibrahimovic's agent

Sport: 28 Aug 10
Barcelona have threatened to sever their contract with Mino Raiola, the agent of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, after his public criticism of coach Pep Guardiola. READ »

Ibrahimovic ponders Milan offer

Sport: 27 Aug 10
Barcelona and AC Milan are in agreement over the transfer of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has been given time to mull the move, according to media reports. READ »

Ibrahimovic sheds light on Guardiola rift

Sport: 26 Aug 10
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed rumours of a rift with Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, saying that he hardly ever speaks to him as speculation of a switch to AC Milan mounts. READ »

Barça pursuing sale of Ibrahimovic to AC Milan

Sport: 24 Aug 10
Barcelona still hopes to sell out-of-favour Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to AC Milan despite denials by his agent, Spanish sports newspapers reported on Tuesday. READ »

Ibrahimovic not going to AC Milan, says agent

Sport: 23 Aug 10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has all but ruled out any hope AC Milan have of prising the Swedish forward from Barcelona, claiming on Monday he was "99.9 percent" sure Ibrahimovic will stay in Spain. READ »

Agent: Ibrahimovic is staying at Barcelona

Sport: 19 Aug 10
Sweden and Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is going nowhere, his agent Mino Raiola said on Thursday, pouring cold water on reports linking the Swedish forward with a move from Barcelona to AC Milan. READ »

Man City offers 5 million a week to Ibrahimovic

Sport: 13 Aug 10
Premier League football club Manchester City has offered Barcelona and Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic over 5 million kronor per week to swap the Camp Nou for England's north-west, according to UK media reports. READ »

Ibrahimovic on target as Sweden beat Scotland

Sport: 12 Aug 10
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his return from a ten month international hiatus as Sweden beat Scotland 3-0 in their friendly in Stockholm on Wednesday evening. READ »

Ibrahimovic in squad for Scotland clash

Sport: 3 Aug 10
Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named in the Sweden squad to face Scotland in a friendly at Råsunda stadium in Solna on August 11th, marking the end of a nine month national team hiatus. READ »

Ibrahimovic returns to Swedish national team

Sport: 16 Jul 10
Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return as captain of the Swedish national team after a nine month absence, the Swedish Football Federation confirmed at lunchtime on Friday. READ »

Absent Swedes share in World Cup fever

Sport: 8 Jun 10
Despite Sweden's failure to qualify for this year's World Cup in South Africa, many Swedes plan to join in the fun when the month-long feast of football kicks off on Friday. READ »

Ibrahimovic sale not ruled out by Barcelona

Sport: 1 Jun 10
Barcelona director general Joan Oliver declined to rule out the sale of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday, following controversial comments made by the striker's agent last week. READ »

Zlatan out of Arsenal Champions League clash

Sport: 5 Apr 10
After tearing a thigh muscle, Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be fit for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal at the Nou Camp, his Barcelona club said Sunday. READ »

Leg injury may keep Zlatan out of Champions League quarter finals

Sport: 4 Apr 10
Following an injury to his right leg, Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unlikely to play during the Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Arsenal on Tuesday. READ »

Ibrahimovic double gives Barcelona upper hand

Sport: 1 Apr 10
A brace of goals from Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensured that Barcelona are in control of their Champions League tie against Arsenal, despite a late comeback from the Gunners to draw the first leg. READ »

Arsenal need trophies to match Barcelona: Ibrahimovic

Sport: 31 Mar 10
Sweden and Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has warned Arsenal ahead of their Champion's League clash in London that it is titles and trophies that count in football and not plaudits for playing beautiful football. READ »

Sweden claims narrow win in Wales

Sport: 4 Mar 10
Erik Hamrén, Sweden's new national football team trainer, got his tenure off on the right foot with a 0-1 win over Wales at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea on Wednesday. READ »

Blogger profile: Billy Lansdowne

Analysis & Opinion: 1 Mar 10
Billy Lansdowne, former football player and one of Sweden's most popular pundits, speaks to The Local's Peter Vinthagen Simpson about the state of the game and the launch of his new blog, Billy's Boot Room. READ »

Ibrahimovic goal gives Barça upper hand

Sport: 24 Feb 10
A second half equaliser from Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic was enough to hold off the challenge of a valiant Stuttgart and give Barcelona the edge in the second leg at Camp Nou. READ »

Barcelona Christmas gift for Zlatan's first club

Sport: 22 Dec 09
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first club FBK Balkan have got an early Christmas present of 1.5 million kronor ($206,000) courtesy of FC Barcelona. READ »

Ibrahimovic confirms national team hiatus

Sport: 7 Dec 09
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he is not currently motivated to play for the Swedish national team following the side's failure to qualify for this summer's World Cup. READ »

Jonsson follows sports award with world cup biathlon win

Sport: 3 Dec 09
The day after scooping up one of Sweden’s most prestigious athletic awards, biathlete Helena Jonsson won the season-opening World Cup 15km race in Östersund in northern Sweden. READ »

Zlatan's heroics lead Barcelona past Madrid

Sport: 30 Nov 09
Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have strengthened his chances of being named European footballer of the year after shooting Barcelona to a 1-0 win over Real Madrid. READ »

Italy down Sweden in Hamrén's coaching debut

Sport: 19 Nov 09
Despite a one goal loss to Italy in his first match at the helm of Sweden’s national side, Eric Hamrén was satisfied with his team’s efforts during an international friendly on Wednesday. READ »

Zlatan considers quitting Sweden's national side

Sport: 10 Nov 09
Swedish football fans were reeling on Tuesday after learning that star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have played his last game for the country’s national team. READ »

Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA award

Sport: 30 Oct 09
Sweden and Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named among the 23 contenders short-listed for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. READ »

Win fails to help Sweden fulfill World Cup dream

Sport: 15 Oct 09
Despite a 4-1 drubbing of Albania on Wednesday night, Sweden’s slim hopes of continuing their World Cup journey came to an end as Malta failed to take points from Portugal. READ »

Danes end Sweden's World Cup dream

Sport: 11 Oct 09
Sweden were unable to live up to the pre-match bravado and were left wanting in Copenhagen losing 1-0 to Denmark who booked their spot in the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer. READ »

Swedish destiny resides in Copenhagen clash

Sport: 9 Oct 09
The Swedish football team heads to Parken stadium in Copenhagen on Saturday hoping to claim the points and a real chance of winning a World Cup group that long seemed out of their grasp. READ »

Ibrahimovic scores historic goal in Barca win

Sport: 27 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made history on Saturday, scoring his fifth goal in five consecutive games as Barcelona overcame Malaga 2-0 in La Liga. READ »

Swedish parliament behind Wikipedia celebrity smears

Science & Technology: 22 Sep 09
Actor George Clooney is a "communist amateur" and Swedish actress and comedian Nour El-Refai is a "feminist bitch", according to someone, or several people, using computers traced to the Riksdag. READ »

Ibrahimovic shines in Inter stalemate

Sport: 17 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced his best performance yet in a Barcelona shirt as the champions were held to a 0-0 draw by Inter Milan in the Champions League Group F opener on Wednesday. READ »

In-form Ibrahimovic ready for Inter return

Sport: 16 Sep 09
Barcelona and record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic go into Wednesday's Champions League group opener at Inter Milan in high spirits after collecting maximum points from the first two league outings. READ »

Ibrahimovic goal leaves Barca top

Sport: 13 Sep 09
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his second goal in as many games and helped Barcelona to 2-0 win over Getafe on Saturday. READ »

Zlatan's boasting draws fire from former Inter teammate

Sport: 10 Sep 09
Comments by Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic suggesting he was responsible for the success of Inter Milan have prompted a backlash from former teammate Marco Materazzi. READ »

Zlatan sinks Hungary with 'miracle' goal

Sport: 6 Sep 09
Zlatan Ibrahimovic kept Sweden’s 2010 World Cup dreams alive on Saturday when the star striker scored a dramatic injury time goal to give his team a 2-1 victory over hosts Hungary. READ »

Injured Ibrahimovic hungry for Budapest start

Sport: 4 Sep 09
Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he remains optimistic about battling through a knee injury to line out for his country in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Hungary on Saturday. READ »

Ibrahimovic finds net in league debut

Sport: 1 Sep 09
Barcelona's record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the final goal in a comprehensive 3-0 home win for his new club over Sporting Gijon in the opening league game of the season on Monday. READ »

Ibrahimovic to face Man City in Barcelona debut

Sport: 18 Aug 09
Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to make his debut for new club Barcelona on Wednesday in a pre-season clash with big-spending Premier League side Manchester City. READ »

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