Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday joked that he should be given a 40-game ban for elbowing David Alaba during Sweden’s 1-1 draw with Austria on Monday. The Paris Saint-Germainstriker’s arm appeared to strike Alaba in the face in the 20th minute of the teams’ Euro 2016 Group G qualifier. Czech Referee Pavel Kralovec gave Austria a free […]
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Ibra Breaks Sweden Scoring Record
Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Thursday broke Sweden’s all-time scoring record after scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at home to Estonia. The Paris Saint-Germain striker broke the record byscoring his 49th and 50th goals for his country in 99 appearances. The previous record, 49, was set by Sven Rydell in 1932. When asked which of […]
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The Swan Song
[THE PITCH] Now wakes the Owl … Now sleeps the swan … Behold the dream … The dream is gone.” — Pink Floyd I have never been less excited to write a blog post. After two and a half years sharing stories about my journey through Sweden as a professional footballer, how could I possibly […]
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Ibra's 'USA' Prediction: 'A Big Joke'
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in Los Angeles on vacation. TMZ caught up with the Sweden international on Monday, asking him who he thought would win the World Cup.His response: “USA.” When asked if he was joking, Ibra shot back “A big joke.”
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Ibra: 'I'm Worried About Swedish Soccer After Me'
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he is worried about the national team’s future after compatriot John Guidetti made just six appearances as asubstitute at Stoke City last season after joining the Premier League club on loan from Manchester City in January. “I’m worried about Swedish soccer after me,” the Paris Saint-Germain strikersaid. “I am […]
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Gustavsson appointed Ellis' full-time assistant
[USA WOMEN] Tony Gustavsson, who served as an assistant on the USA’s 2012 Olympic gold-medal women’s team and coachedTyreso to the UEFA Women’s Champions League final, has been appointed by recently hired U.S. women’s national team head coach Jill Ellis as a full-timeassistant coach. Gustavsson, 40, was on fellow Sweden native Pia Sundhage‘s staff for […]
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Wolfsburg rallies to beat Tyreso in wild final
[UEFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Americans Christen Press, Whitney Engen and Meghan Klingenberg finished their careers at Swedish club Tyreso with a heartbreaking 4-3 loss to defending champion Wolfsburg in the final of the UEFA Women’sChampions League. Tyreso led 2-0 at the half and 3-2 with less than a half hour to play. The U.S. trio, […]
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U.S. stars hope to exit Europe with title
[UEFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] In what will be their last game before returning home to play in the NWSL, Americans ChristenPress, Whitney Engen and Meghan Klingenberg will lead Swedish club Tyreso against defending champion Wolfsburg inThursday’s final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League in Lisbon. Following the game, Press, who leads Tyreso with nine Champions […]
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Vem Ibra! Brazil Tries to Bring Ibra to the World Cup
The people of Brazil have spoken, and they want Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic at this summer’s World Cup. Though the big Swede said he won’t attend the tournamentafter his country didn’t qualify thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s heroics in November, the Brazilian people — and some high profile current and former players — have taken […]
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Tony, Titles, and Trust
[THE PITCH: Blog 4] It’s the morning of the semifinal and I’ve woken up with knots in my stomach. I can hardly remember the last time I was actually nervous for agame, but I’m relieved I was able to sleep through the night. The first leg of this semifinal ended 0-0 in Birmingham, and now […]