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<p>Ahead of his highly-anticipated return to football, Zlatan Ibrahimović, in his own style has announced that he is still the number one in the sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm still God, I'm still number one. Now let's change the music when I get back. I really want to do many things, after what I have lost in these months. I wasted time," he was quoted as saying by Sport Mediaset.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Swede will be returning to football after a nine-month hiatus. He added that he was feeling 'fine' after following a patient recovery process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I’m fine, I’m very fine! I’ve returned to the group and I feel free, free on and off the pitch. It means I’m fine. In this period I’ve done everything to help the coach, staff and club from outside. I was patient because I had to come back at the top, the recovery is going according to plan."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-written-zlatan-ibrahimovic-on-lionel-messi-lifting-the-world-cup-542785"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;'It's written...': Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup</strong></a></p>

<p>Ibrahimovic was on the sidelines following ACL surgery. He sustained the injury during the 2021-22 season but still helped AC Milan to a Scudetto triumph after 11 long years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After his side lifted the trophy, Ibrahimović took to his social media accounts to highlight how he had been playing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For the past six months, I played without an ACL in my left knee. Swollen knee for six months. I was only able to train with the team 10 times in the last six months," wrote the AC Milan player.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Took more than 20 injections in six months. Emptied the knee once a week for six months. Painkillers every day for six months. Barely slept for six months because of the pain."</p>

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<p>Many had feared that Ibrahimovic would not be able to make a comeback after going under the knife, especially at his age.</p>

<p>However, putting retirement murmurs to rest, the former Manchester United player will take the field in AC Milan's next Serie A fixture against Torino on Friday at San Siro.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/zlatan-ibrahimovic-reveals-he-was-close-to-joining-napoli-before-ac-milan-return-433375"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals he was close to joining Napoli before AC Milan return</strong></a></p>

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Ahead of his highly-anticipated return to football, Zlatan Ibrahimović, in his own style has announced that he is still the number one in the sport. "I'm still God, I'm still number one.

Ahead of his highly-anticipated return to football, Zlatan Ibrahimović, in his own style has announced that he is still the number one in the sport. "I'm still God, I'm still number one. Now let's change the music when I get back. I really want to do many things, after what I have lost in these months. I wasted time," he was quoted as saying by Sport Mediaset. The Swede will be returning to football after a nine-month hiatus. He added that he was feeling 'fine' after following a patient recovery process. "I’m fine, I’m very fine! I’ve returned to the group and I feel free, free on and off the pitch. It means I’m fine. In this period I’ve done everything to help the coach, staff and club from outside. I was patient because I had to come back at the top, the recovery is going according to plan." Read more: 'It's written...': Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup Ibrahimovic was on the sidelines following ACL surgery. He sustained the injury during the 2021-22 season but still helped AC Milan to a Scudetto triumph after 11 long years. After his side lifted the trophy, Ibrahimović took to his social media accounts to highlight how he had been playing. "For the past six months, I played without an ACL in my left knee. Swollen knee for six months. I was only able to train with the team 10 times in the last six months," wrote the AC Milan player. "Took more than 20 injections in six months. Emptied the knee once a week for six months. Painkillers every day for six months. Barely slept for six months because of the pain." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zlatan Ibrahimović (@iamzlatanibrahimovic) × Many had feared that Ibrahimovic would not be able to make a comeback after going under the knife, especially at his age. However, putting retirement murmurs to rest, the former Manchester United player will take the field in AC Milan's next Serie A fixture against Torino on Friday at San Siro. Read more: Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals he was close to joining Napoli before AC Milan return (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'I'm still God': Zlatan Ibrahimović is confident prior to his return to competitive football

<p>Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of the Euro 2020 after sustaining a knee injury during AC Milan vs Juventus clash, as Swedish&nbsp;coach Janne Andersson has said on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uefa-conducts-disciplinary-investigation-against-remaining-clubs-in-eurpoean-super-league-384540" hreflang="en">UEFA conducts disciplinary investigation against remaining clubs in European Super League</a></strong></p>

<p>Fans were excited to see Zlatan donning the Sweden jersey after almost 5 years as he came out of&nbsp;international retirement in March. He was set to be named as part of the Sweden squad on Tuesday. However, the injury has put brakes on the hopes and the Swedish fans will have to wait till the prolific striker recovers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today I have spoken to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has unfortunately communicated that his injury will prevent him from taking part in the Euros this summer," Andersson said in a statement.</p>

<p>"It is of course very sad, mostly for Zlatan but also for us. I hope to see him back on the pitch again as soon as possible," he added.</p>

<p>Earlier, ace Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk ruled himself out of the Euro 2020 to be fit for the start of the Premier League season 2021-22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Van Dijk, the skipper of the Netherlands, has been out of action for seven months after undergoing surgery on a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee.</p>

<p>The Dutch brute admitted to being in a “bad place” at the start of his recovery process but added he is now more positive about returning to light running.</p>

<p>"I've just progressed nicely," he told Liverpool's website. "In this latest stage for myself, I have come to a decision that I had to make -- would I be involved in the Euros, yes or no?</p>

<p>"With everything that is going on, I feel physically it is the right decision that I've decided not to go to the Euros and to go into my last phase of rehab during the off-season.</p>

<p>"So the full focus will be on pre-season with the club and that's a realistic goal, so I am looking forward to that."</p>


Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of the Euro 2020 after sustaining a knee injury during AC Milan vs Juventus clash, as Swedish coach Janne Andersson has said on Saturday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of the Euro 2020 after sustaining a knee injury during AC Milan vs Juventus clash, as Swedish coach Janne Andersson has said on Saturday. ALSO READ: UEFA conducts disciplinary investigation against remaining clubs in European Super League Fans were excited to see Zlatan donning the Sweden jersey after almost 5 years as he came out of international retirement in March. He was set to be named as part of the Sweden squad on Tuesday. However, the injury has put brakes on the hopes and the Swedish fans will have to wait till the prolific striker recovers. "Today I have spoken to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has unfortunately communicated that his injury will prevent him from taking part in the Euros this summer," Andersson said in a statement. "It is of course very sad, mostly for Zlatan but also for us. I hope to see him back on the pitch again as soon as possible," he added. Earlier, ace Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk ruled himself out of the Euro 2020 to be fit for the start of the Premier League season 2021-22. Van Dijk, the skipper of the Netherlands, has been out of action for seven months after undergoing surgery on a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Dutch brute admitted to being in a “bad place” at the start of his recovery process but added he is now more positive about returning to light running. "I've just progressed nicely," he told Liverpool's website. "In this latest stage for myself, I have come to a decision that I had to make -- would I be involved in the Euros, yes or no? "With everything that is going on, I feel physically it is the right decision that I've decided not to go to the Euros and to go into my last phase of rehab during the off-season. "So the full focus will be on pre-season with the club and that's a realistic goal, so I am looking forward to that."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic out of Euro 2020 plans after sustaining injury: Andersson

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../series-a-ibrahimovic-winner-lifts-ac-milan- gloom-with-victory-at-cagliari-273727">Zlatan&nbsp;Ibrahimovic</a>&nbsp;are set to go head-to-head in Thursday's Italian Cup semi-final, first leg between Juventus and AC Milan at the San Siro.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-juventus-record-scores-for-10th-consecutive-time-279751" hreflang="en">Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Juventus record, scores for 10th consecutive time</a></p>

<p>Both Ronaldo and&nbsp;Ibrahimovic&nbsp;scored at the weekend in defeats as Juventus fell 2-1 at Hellas Verona, while AC Milan threw away a two-goal lead in a 4-2 defeat by city rivals Inter.</p>

<p>"It wasn't the result we wanted," said the 35-year-old Ronaldo despite becoming the first Juventus player to score in 10 successive league games, just one game short of the Serie A record.</p>

<p>The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored 23 goals in all competitions this season.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic, 38, has scored three goals since <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../football-ibrahimovic-returns-to-italy-as-final- chapter-looms-270707">returning to Milan last month</a>.</p>

<p>The Swede headed in the second goal on Sunday after setting up the first, but Inter hit back with four second-half strikes.</p>

<p>"I showed that I can still make a difference, even at 38," he said.</p>

<p>But Inter striker Romelu Lukaku will be looking to upstage the two other former Manchester United players against Napoli in the other last-four first leg on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Gennaro Gattuso's Napoli, despite their current slump, ousted holders Lazio in the quarter-finals.</p>

<p>"There's a new king in town," a jubilant Lukaku wrote on Twitter after scoring the fourth goal for Inter in Sunday's derby.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We run this town."</p>

<p>The Belgian was replying to&nbsp;Ibrahimovic's pre-derby post saying that "lions don't compare themselves to humans".</p>

<p>Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has reason to be worried by his side's away form, with the defending Serie A champions having lost their last two games on the road.</p>

<p>"I hope that someone will help me, it's something we have to resolve," Sarri said after the loss to Verona.</p>

<p>"Right now we have a difference in performance between home and away."</p>

<p>Juventus are bidding to reclaim the trophy which they held for four seasons until losing to eventual runners-up Atalanta in the quarters last year.</p>

<p>Antonio Conte's Inter are the only one of the four semi-finalists to win in Serie A at the weekend, with Napoli crashing to a 3-2 defeat by lowly Lecce.</p>

<p>Inter's victory lifted them ahead of Juventus on goal difference at the top of the table, as they target their first Scudetto since 2010.</p>

<p>The second-leg ties will take place on March 4 and 5.</p>

<p><strong>Fixtures:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Semi-finals, first leg:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Wednesday</strong></p>

<p>Inter Milan v Napoli&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Thursday</strong></p>

<p>AC Milan v Juventus&nbsp;</p>


Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are set to go head-to-head in Thursday's Italian Cup semi-final, first leg between Juventus and AC Milan at the San Siro.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are set to go head-to-head in Thursday's Italian Cup semi-final, first leg between Juventus and AC Milan at the San Siro. Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Juventus record, scores for 10th consecutive time Both Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic scored at the weekend in defeats as Juventus fell 2-1 at Hellas Verona, while AC Milan threw away a two-goal lead in a 4-2 defeat by city rivals Inter. "It wasn't the result we wanted," said the 35-year-old Ronaldo despite becoming the first Juventus player to score in 10 successive league games, just one game short of the Serie A record. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored 23 goals in all competitions this season. Ibrahimovic, 38, has scored three goals since returning to Milan last month. The Swede headed in the second goal on Sunday after setting up the first, but Inter hit back with four second-half strikes. "I showed that I can still make a difference, even at 38," he said. But Inter striker Romelu Lukaku will be looking to upstage the two other former Manchester United players against Napoli in the other last-four first leg on Wednesday. Gennaro Gattuso's Napoli, despite their current slump, ousted holders Lazio in the quarter-finals. "There's a new king in town," a jubilant Lukaku wrote on Twitter after scoring the fourth goal for Inter in Sunday's derby. "We run this town." The Belgian was replying to Ibrahimovic's pre-derby post saying that "lions don't compare themselves to humans". Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has reason to be worried by his side's away form, with the defending Serie A champions having lost their last two games on the road. "I hope that someone will help me, it's something we have to resolve," Sarri said after the loss to Verona. "Right now we have a difference in performance between home and away." Juventus are bidding to reclaim the trophy which they held for four seasons until losing to eventual runners-up Atalanta in the quarters last year. Antonio Conte's Inter are the only one of the four semi-finalists to win in Serie A at the weekend, with Napoli crashing to a 3-2 defeat by lowly Lecce. Inter's victory lifted them ahead of Juventus on goal difference at the top of the table, as they target their first Scudetto since 2010. The second-leg ties will take place on March 4 and 5. Fixtures: Semi-finals, first leg: Wednesday Inter Milan v Napoli Thursday AC Milan v Juventus

Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic set for Italian Cup clash

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../ac-milans-old-canon-ibrahimovic-leaves-match- untouched-272633">Zlatan Ibrahimovic</a> scored on his first start since returning to AC Milan as his side earned a 2-0 win away to Cagliari on Saturday to end a three-match winless run in Serie A.</p>

<p>The Swede, who joined the Italian club for a second time on a free transfer in December, swept in a finish on the 64th minute after Rafael Leao's deflected strike broke the deadlock early in the second half.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serie-a-lazio-fined-after-fans-racially-insult-balotelli-273162">Serie A: Lazio fined after fans racially insult Balotelli</a></p>

<p>Ibrahimovic, who made his second debut for the club off the bench during Monday's 0-0 draw with Sampdoria, has now scored a top-flight senior goal in four different decades.</p>

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<p>The result elevates Milan to eighth place on 25 points ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures, after a run of three games without victory, in which they failed to score a single goal.</p>

<p>Cagliari have now suffered four consecutive league defeats, but remain in sixth place with 29 points.</p>

<p>"It's important for a striker to score; sometimes it goes in, sometimes it doesn't," Ibrahimovic told Sky Sport Italia.</p>

<p>"I feel good, I got a few things wrong at the start of the game, but I need a few matches to get into top form.</p>

<p>"The coach thinks about my age but it's not a problem, my mind is still sharp and the body must follow."</p>

<p>Milan coach Stefano Pioli selected Ibrahimovic alongside Leao in attack as he switched to a 4-4-2 formation, and the 38-year-old came close in the first half when his header was tipped onto the foot of the post by Cagliari goalkeeper Robin Olsen.</p>

<p>The visitors broke through within a minute of the restart when Leao latched onto a long Samu Castillejo pass and saw his low effort loop over Olsen and into the net after taking a big deflection.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic topped off an impressive performance with a goal midway through the second half, when he directed a low left-footed shot into the bottom corner from 12 yards out.</p>

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<p>The Swede thought he had a second in the closing stages when he headed home a cross, but the goal was disallowed for offside.</p>


Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his first start since returning to AC Milan as his side earned a 2-0 win away to Cagliari on Saturday to end a three-match winless run in Serie A.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his first start since returning to AC Milan as his side earned a 2-0 win away to Cagliari on Saturday to end a three-match winless run in Serie A. The Swede, who joined the Italian club for a second time on a free transfer in December, swept in a finish on the 64th minute after Rafael Leao's deflected strike broke the deadlock early in the second half. Also read: Serie A: Lazio fined after fans racially insult Balotelli Ibrahimovic, who made his second debut for the club off the bench during Monday's 0-0 draw with Sampdoria, has now scored a top-flight senior goal in four different decades. God mode celebration 🔛#IZBACK #CagliariMilan #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/CqHqF7RvGB — AC Milan (@acmilan) January 11, 2020 × The result elevates Milan to eighth place on 25 points ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures, after a run of three games without victory, in which they failed to score a single goal. Cagliari have now suffered four consecutive league defeats, but remain in sixth place with 29 points. "It's important for a striker to score; sometimes it goes in, sometimes it doesn't," Ibrahimovic told Sky Sport Italia. "I feel good, I got a few things wrong at the start of the game, but I need a few matches to get into top form. "The coach thinks about my age but it's not a problem, my mind is still sharp and the body must follow." Milan coach Stefano Pioli selected Ibrahimovic alongside Leao in attack as he switched to a 4-4-2 formation, and the 38-year-old came close in the first half when his header was tipped onto the foot of the post by Cagliari goalkeeper Robin Olsen. The visitors broke through within a minute of the restart when Leao latched onto a long Samu Castillejo pass and saw his low effort loop over Olsen and into the net after taking a big deflection. Ibrahimovic topped off an impressive performance with a goal midway through the second half, when he directed a low left-footed shot into the bottom corner from 12 yards out. 😎 Sunday Morning ( late sleep ) mood 😎#IZBACK #SempreMilan #SundayMood #CagliariMilan pic.twitter.com/6w3ctLYobL — AC Milan (@acmilan) January 12, 2020 × The Swede thought he had a second in the closing stages when he headed home a cross, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic winner lifts AC Milan gloom with victory at Cagliari

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ibrahimovic-statue-vandalised-again-272452">Zlatan Ibrahimovic</a>'s return failed to inspire <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ibrahimovic-set-for-ac-milan-return-reports-270530">AC Milan</a> as the fallen giants of Italian&nbsp;soccer&nbsp;were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sampdoria in Serie A on Monday, failing to score for the third league game in a row.</p>

<p>The 38-year-old Swede, who helped Milan win their last major title - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-players-to-watch-in-serie-a-245166">Serie A</a> in 2011 - before leaving the following year, was brought on to a rousing reception from the San Siro crowd in the 55th minute.</p>

<p>But Milan could still not find a way past their opponents, who are hovering just above the relegation zone, and the match ended amid the familiar sound of jeers from their supporters.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-atalanta-fight-back-to-draw-with-manchester-city-260410">Atalanta</a>, who handed Milan a 5-0 thrashing in their previous game, repeated the scoreline at home to Parma as they closed the gap on fourth-placed AS Roma to one point.</p>

<p>Milan were left 12th in the Serie A standings, below Verona on goal difference.</p>

<p>"We played nearly all of the match in their half of the pitch but we lacked quality and, without that, it's difficult to win," said Milan coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-talking-points-in-european-football-this-weekend-257356#pioli-sees-positives-for-milan-257352">Stefano Pioli</a>. "We kept getting into their penalty area but didn't make the right choices."</p>

<p>He said that Ibrahimovic, who has signed a six-month contract, made a positive impact.</p>

<p>"He brought character but the team are not used to having someone with that physical presence in the area and did not provide enough crosses."</p>

<p>It could have been worse for Milan as 16th-placed Sampdoria missed several good chances in the second half.</p>

<p>Manolo Gabbiadini was denied by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma following a mistake by Ismael Bennacer and had an even better chance after pouncing on a poor Davide Calabria pass, but fired over the top of the goal.</p>

<p>"It was almost a perfect performance, we were just missing a goal," said Sampdoria coach Claudio Ranieri. "The team expressed themselves well, I am satisfied."</p>

<p>Atalanta had no such scoring trouble as they took their tally to 48 goals in 18 games - exactly three times Milan's total.</p>

<p>Alejandro Gomez fired them ahead with a long-range effort, Remo Freuler completed a one-two with Gomez for the second and a half-volley from Robin Gosens made it 3-0 before halftime.</p>

<p>Josip Ilicic volleyed the fourth on the hour and weaved his way through the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/flying-cristiano-ronaldo-fires-juventus-top-as-buffon-equals-maldinis-serie-a-record-269078">Parma</a> defence to complete the rout 11 minutes later.</p>


Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return failed to inspire AC Milan as the fallen giants of Italian soccer were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sampdoria in Serie A on Monday, failing to score for the third league game in a row.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return failed to inspire AC Milan as the fallen giants of Italian soccer were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sampdoria in Serie A on Monday, failing to score for the third league game in a row. The 38-year-old Swede, who helped Milan win their last major title - Serie A in 2011 - before leaving the following year, was brought on to a rousing reception from the San Siro crowd in the 55th minute. But Milan could still not find a way past their opponents, who are hovering just above the relegation zone, and the match ended amid the familiar sound of jeers from their supporters. Meanwhile, Atalanta, who handed Milan a 5-0 thrashing in their previous game, repeated the scoreline at home to Parma as they closed the gap on fourth-placed AS Roma to one point. Milan were left 12th in the Serie A standings, below Verona on goal difference. "We played nearly all of the match in their half of the pitch but we lacked quality and, without that, it's difficult to win," said Milan coach Stefano Pioli. "We kept getting into their penalty area but didn't make the right choices." He said that Ibrahimovic, who has signed a six-month contract, made a positive impact. "He brought character but the team are not used to having someone with that physical presence in the area and did not provide enough crosses." It could have been worse for Milan as 16th-placed Sampdoria missed several good chances in the second half. Manolo Gabbiadini was denied by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma following a mistake by Ismael Bennacer and had an even better chance after pouncing on a poor Davide Calabria pass, but fired over the top of the goal. "It was almost a perfect performance, we were just missing a goal," said Sampdoria coach Claudio Ranieri. "The team expressed themselves well, I am satisfied." Atalanta had no such scoring trouble as they took their tally to 48 goals in 18 games - exactly three times Milan's total. Alejandro Gomez fired them ahead with a long-range effort, Remo Freuler completed a one-two with Gomez for the second and a half-volley from Robin Gosens made it 3-0 before halftime. Josip Ilicic volleyed the fourth on the hour and weaved his way through the Parma defence to complete the rout 11 minutes later.

AC Milan's old canon Ibrahimovic leaves match untouched

<p>The statue of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-god-zlatan-more-in-demand-now-than-10-years-ago-271949">Zlatan&nbsp;Ibrahimovic</a>&nbsp;erected in his home city has been attacked again and almost completely removed from its plinth outside Malmo Stadium after vandals sawed it off at the ankles.</p>

<p>AC Milan striker&nbsp;Ibrahimovic&nbsp;was present for the unveiling of the statue in October last year, but he subsequently angered fans in Malmo by acquiring a stake in Stockholm rivals Hammarby and saying that he was going to turn them into Scandinavia's biggest soccer club.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic&nbsp;made his name at Malmo FF before going on to a trophy-laden career in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, England, France and the United States.</p>

<p>The nose of the statue was cut off in a pre-Christmas attack but the vandalism this weekend was the most severe yet.</p>

<p>Only the two feet were left on the plinth and the rest of the body was left-leaning over a security fence erected to protect it, connected only by a supporting pole in the right leg.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The words "take away" in Swedish were sprayed on the ground close to the statue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 38-year old is expected to make his first appearance since returning to Serie A on Monday when <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ibrahimovic-returns-to-italy-as-final-chapter-looms-270707">AC Milan</a> take on Sampdoria at the San Siro stadium.</p>


The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic erected in his home city has been attacked again and almost completely removed from its plinth outside Malmo Stadium after vandals sawed it off at the ankles.

The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic erected in his home city has been attacked again and almost completely removed from its plinth outside Malmo Stadium after vandals sawed it off at the ankles. AC Milan striker Ibrahimovic was present for the unveiling of the statue in October last year, but he subsequently angered fans in Malmo by acquiring a stake in Stockholm rivals Hammarby and saying that he was going to turn them into Scandinavia's biggest soccer club. Ibrahimovic made his name at Malmo FF before going on to a trophy-laden career in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, England, France and the United States. The nose of the statue was cut off in a pre-Christmas attack but the vandalism this weekend was the most severe yet. Only the two feet were left on the plinth and the rest of the body was left-leaning over a security fence erected to protect it, connected only by a supporting pole in the right leg. The words "take away" in Swedish were sprayed on the ground close to the statue. The 38-year old is expected to make his first appearance since returning to Serie A on Monday when AC Milan take on Sampdoria at the San Siro stadium.

AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic statue vandalised in Sweden

<p>Zlatan Ibrahimovic is more in demand at the age of 38 than he was 10 years ago and is adapting his game as he gets older, the Swedish forward said as he was officially presented by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ac-milan-offer-ibrahimovic-six-month-deal-reports-263650">AC Milan</a> on Friday.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic has rejoined the club he left seven years ago for a six-month stint, with an option to extend his stay, but there are questions over how much impact he can have on the fallen giants who are languishing in 11th position in the Serie A.</p>

<p>In their last match, Milan produced a pitiful display as they were thumped 5-0 at Atalanta, their joint-heaviest Serie A defeat.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/see-you-soon-in-italy-ibrahimovic-fuels-talk-of-serie-a-return-266184">Ibrahimovic</a> helped AC Milan win their last major trophy, the Serie A title in 2010-11, before leaving to join Paris St Germain the following year in a move that he said on Friday was against his will.</p>

<p>He has been a free agent since leaving <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/zlatan-ibrahimovic-nets-hat-trick-in-upset-win-over-lafc-237253">Los Angeles Galaxy</a> in November.</p>

<p>"At 38, I have received more offers than at 28," he told reporters. "The last time I left <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ibrahimovic-set-for-ac-milan-return-reports-270530">AC Milan</a>, it was without my approval but the situation was what it was... the important thing is that I am here now."</p>

<p>He said he still had passion for football but had learned to adapt with age.</p>

<p>"Each year is different, physically you change with every year that goes by," he added. "But experience teaches you to do things differently, if you're an intelligent player you know what you can and cannot do... instead of running, I can shoot from long distance."</p>

<p>He promised he would not go easy on his younger teammates.</p>

<p>"I'm meaner than before," he said. "They know what I am like, how I train and play each match.</p>

<p>"You have to work hard. You have to know how to suffer, otherwise you don't reach your maximum potential. Not everyone likes to suffer but I do... and I expect a lot from my team mates."</p>

<p>Milan's next match is at home to Sampdoria in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ibrahimovic-returns-to-italy-as-final-chapter-looms-270707">Serie A </a>on Monday although there was no mention of whether Ibrahimovic, who has not played since October, would make his debut that quickly.</p>


Zlatan Ibrahimovic is more in demand at the age of 38 than he was 10 years ago and is adapting his game as he gets older, the Swedish forward said as he was officially presented by AC Milan on Friday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is more in demand at the age of 38 than he was 10 years ago and is adapting his game as he gets older, the Swedish forward said as he was officially presented by AC Milan on Friday. Ibrahimovic has rejoined the club he left seven years ago for a six-month stint, with an option to extend his stay, but there are questions over how much impact he can have on the fallen giants who are languishing in 11th position in the Serie A. In their last match, Milan produced a pitiful display as they were thumped 5-0 at Atalanta, their joint-heaviest Serie A defeat. Ibrahimovic helped AC Milan win their last major trophy, the Serie A title in 2010-11, before leaving to join Paris St Germain the following year in a move that he said on Friday was against his will. He has been a free agent since leaving Los Angeles Galaxy in November. "At 38, I have received more offers than at 28," he told reporters. "The last time I left AC Milan, it was without my approval but the situation was what it was... the important thing is that I am here now." He said he still had passion for football but had learned to adapt with age. "Each year is different, physically you change with every year that goes by," he added. "But experience teaches you to do things differently, if you're an intelligent player you know what you can and cannot do... instead of running, I can shoot from long distance." He promised he would not go easy on his younger teammates. "I'm meaner than before," he said. "They know what I am like, how I train and play each match. "You have to work hard. You have to know how to suffer, otherwise you don't reach your maximum potential. Not everyone likes to suffer but I do... and I expect a lot from my team mates." Milan's next match is at home to Sampdoria in Serie A on Monday although there was no mention of whether Ibrahimovic, who has not played since October, would make his debut that quickly.

Football god Zlatan more in demand now than 10 years ago

<p>Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to rejoin Italian side AC Milan after his successful stint at LA Galaxy, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has said.</p>

<p>The 38-year-old Swedish striker has spent the past 18 months in MLS, but his contract with Galaxy expires at the end of the year, and he has been linked with a host of European clubs.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic played for Milan between 2010 and 2012, scoring 42 goals in 61 league appearances, and Garber said he was on his way back to Serie A.</p>

<p>"Zlatan is such an interesting guy," he told ESPN. "He keeps my hands full and my inbox full, but he's a thrill-a-minute.</p>

<p>"He is a 38-year-old guy who is being recruited by AC Milan, one of the top clubs in the world."</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic was named in the MLS Best XI in 2018 and 2019 after netting 53 goals in the competition.</p>

<p>His season with Galaxy ended after they suffered a 5-3 defeat by local rivals Los Angeles Football Club in the MLS Cup Western Conference semi-finals last month.</p>


Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to rejoin Italian side AC Milan after his successful stint at LA Galaxy, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has said. The 38-year-old Swedish striker has spent the past 18 months in MLS, but his contract with Galaxy expires at the end of the year, and he has been linked with a host of European clubs.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to rejoin Italian side AC Milan after his successful stint at LA Galaxy, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has said. The 38-year-old Swedish striker has spent the past 18 months in MLS, but his contract with Galaxy expires at the end of the year, and he has been linked with a host of European clubs. Ibrahimovic played for Milan between 2010 and 2012, scoring 42 goals in 61 league appearances, and Garber said he was on his way back to Serie A. "Zlatan is such an interesting guy," he told ESPN. "He keeps my hands full and my inbox full, but he's a thrill-a-minute. "He is a 38-year-old guy who is being recruited by AC Milan, one of the top clubs in the world." Ibrahimovic was named in the MLS Best XI in 2018 and 2019 after netting 53 goals in the competition. His season with Galaxy ended after they suffered a 5-3 defeat by local rivals Los Angeles Football Club in the MLS Cup Western Conference semi-finals last month.

Football: Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan return, says MLS chief

<p>Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic of the Los Angeles Galaxy was named Monday as Major League Soccer Newcomer of the Year, defeating England's Wayne Rooney among others for the award.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic won in a balloting of MLS coaches and players plus a media panel with an average of 36.36 percent support to 32.25 percent for DC United captain Rooney.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mexico's Carlos Vela of Los Angeles FC was third on 13.47 percent. Ibrahimovic scored 22 goals and added 10 assists in what was only the third 20-and-10 season in MLS history. The Galaxy went 9-2 with four drawn when the Swedish icon scored a goal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a roundhouse volley kick to score against Toronto FC on September 15, Ibrahimovic netted his 500th career goal, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as only the third active player to reach that lofty milestone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic failed to lead the Galaxy into the play-offs but his career has already included titles with European giants FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has also netted a record 62 goals for Sweden, with star turns in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rooney, who scored 12 goals in 21 appearances for DC United after joining the club in July and lifting them from the cellar to the playoffs, won the nod in voting from club technical staff -- 34.31 percent to 28.43 percent over Zlatan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the Swede edged Rooney in player balloting 34.99 to 30.90 percent and decisively took media voting 45.65 percent to 31.53 percent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Newcomer of the Year recognizes players in their first MLS season but with prior professional experience, making Rookie of the Year candidates ineligible.&nbsp;</p>


Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic of the Los Angeles Galaxy was named Monday as Major League Soccer Newcomer of the Year, defeating England's Wayne Rooney among others for the award.

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic of the Los Angeles Galaxy was named Monday as Major League Soccer Newcomer of the Year, defeating England's Wayne Rooney among others for the award. Ibrahimovic won in a balloting of MLS coaches and players plus a media panel with an average of 36.36 percent support to 32.25 percent for DC United captain Rooney. Mexico's Carlos Vela of Los Angeles FC was third on 13.47 percent. Ibrahimovic scored 22 goals and added 10 assists in what was only the third 20-and-10 season in MLS history. The Galaxy went 9-2 with four drawn when the Swedish icon scored a goal. With a roundhouse volley kick to score against Toronto FC on September 15, Ibrahimovic netted his 500th career goal, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as only the third active player to reach that lofty milestone. Ibrahimovic failed to lead the Galaxy into the play-offs but his career has already included titles with European giants FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. He has also netted a record 62 goals for Sweden, with star turns in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. Rooney, who scored 12 goals in 21 appearances for DC United after joining the club in July and lifting them from the cellar to the playoffs, won the nod in voting from club technical staff -- 34.31 percent to 28.43 percent over Zlatan. But the Swede edged Rooney in player balloting 34.99 to 30.90 percent and decisively took media voting 45.65 percent to 31.53 percent. Newcomer of the Year recognizes players in their first MLS season but with prior professional experience, making Rookie of the Year candidates ineligible.

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic named top MLS newcomer

<p>Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a Swede striker scored twice on Major League Soccer debut and inspired Los Angeles Galaxy to overturn a 3-0 deficit against LAFC.</p>

<p>Los Angeles Galaxy was trailing by three goals then Ibrahimovic came off the bench to score a 40-yard wonder goal.</p>

<p>During media interaction, he said, "I need to come in the rhythm and to feel the game. But is not only about the game you need to adjust for the weather, you need to adjust for the team, the way it plays. We need to have a balance, the way you can play, to save strength for the whole game because under this weather condition is not easy. But I think also you get used to it."</p>

<p><em>Watch the wonder goal here:</em></p>

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<p>On Thursday itself, Ibrahimovic marked his arrival at California and scored two goals including the winner.</p>

<p>Ibra scored a stunning volley from 40 yards just six minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute to make it 3-3.</p>

<p>After that, he headed home Ashley Cole's cross in injury time to put Galaxy ahead in an extraordinary finale.</p>


Former Manchester United striker scored twice on MLS debut and inspired Los Angeles Galaxy to overturn a 3-0 deficit against LAFC

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a Swede striker scored twice on Major League Soccer debut and inspired Los Angeles Galaxy to overturn a 3-0 deficit against LAFC. Los Angeles Galaxy was trailing by three goals then Ibrahimovic came off the bench to score a 40-yard wonder goal. During media interaction, he said, "I need to come in the rhythm and to feel the game. But is not only about the game you need to adjust for the weather, you need to adjust for the team, the way it plays. We need to have a balance, the way you can play, to save strength for the whole game because under this weather condition is not easy. But I think also you get used to it." Watch the wonder goal here: Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s debut for @LAGalaxy ? Zlatan subbed on at 3-1 down ⚽️ Scores a screamer to equalise ⚽️ Scores 90th minute winner Zlatan has arrived! ?? pic.twitter.com/M9RxQDB4bd — Football Away Days (@sportingawayday) 1 April 2018 × Zlatan Ibrahimović on his LA Galaxy debut: ? Subbed on in the 70th minute ✅ 40-yard worldie in the 77th minute ? Scored the winner in a 4-3 victory in the 91st minute Dare to Zlatan. ?https://t.co/Ep7joLoUDQ — Football Transfer (@Footy_Transferr) 1 April 2018 × On Thursday itself, Ibrahimovic marked his arrival at California and scored two goals including the winner. Ibra scored a stunning volley from 40 yards just six minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute to make it 3-3. After that, he headed home Ashley Cole's cross in injury time to put Galaxy ahead in an extraordinary finale.

Watch: Ibrahimovic's debut wonder goal for LA Galaxy

<p>Manchester United face Ajax Amsterdam in the final of the Europa League tonight in Stockholm. Can their record in previous competitions give us an idea of what&#39;s going to happen? Here&#39;s some numbers to help you make sense of where these clubs have been and where they&#39;re headed.</p>

<p><strong>How many European titles have they won?</strong></p>

<p>Interestingly, Manchester United (Man United) has never won the Europa League or its previous incarnation, the UEFA Cup. Ajax Amsterdam did win the UEFA Cup back in 1992.</p>

<p>Ajax has won four Champions League titles (or European Cups as it used to be called before 1991) while Manchester United has won three.</p>

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<p><strong>What is their record against each other? </strong></p>

<p>For two clubs with such a history in European competition, they have faced each other just four times, all in the Europa League or UEFA Cup. The first two matches were in 1976 as part of two-leg tie in the first round of the UEFA Cup back in 1976. The next two matches were part of a two-leg tie in 2012 as part of the Round of 32 in the Europa League. Man United won both those ties on aggregate.</p>

<p><strong>How do they perform&nbsp;against teams from each other&#39;s countries?</strong></p>

<p>The last time Man United played a Dutch team was in 2016 when they played Feyenoord in the group stage of the Europa League. Man Utd. won that match at home 4-0. The last time Ajax played an English team was five years ago in 2012 when they played Manchester City in Manchester in the group stage of the Champions League. That match was drawn 2-2. They did beat Manchester City that same year though 3-1&nbsp;in Amsterdam.</p>

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<p><strong>How have they fared in Europe over the past five seasons?</strong></p>

<p>It&#39;s been a long time since Ajax have progressed this far in European competition. Otherwise over the past five seasons, they have gone past the Round of 32 just once in 2014/15. Man United hasn&#39;t done much better either, with the Champions League quarterfinals in 2013/14 the furthest they&#39;ve gone in the past five years.</p>

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<p><strong>How have they done domestically over the past five seasons?</strong></p>

<p>Let&#39;s leave Europe aside for a moment and see if their domestic form gives us any pointers on how strong these teams actually are.&nbsp;Neither side has much to crow about though, as it&#39;s been a long time since either club won their domestic title. The last time Man United won the Premier League was in 2013 and they even&nbsp;placed as low as sixth this season in England. Ajax last won the title in 2014 but have not fallen out of the top two since.</p>

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Manchester United face Ajax Amsterdam hoping to win their first European title in nine years. Here are some numbers to give you a perspective on the final

Manchester United face Ajax Amsterdam in the final of the Europa League tonight in Stockholm. Can their record in previous competitions give us an idea of what's going to happen? Here's some numbers to help you make sense of where these clubs have been and where they're headed. How many European titles have they won? Interestingly, Manchester United (Man United) has never won the Europa League or its previous incarnation, the UEFA Cup. Ajax Amsterdam did win the UEFA Cup back in 1992. Ajax has won four Champions League titles (or European Cups as it used to be called before 1991) while Manchester United has won three. What is their record against each other? For two clubs with such a history in European competition, they have faced each other just four times, all in the Europa League or UEFA Cup. The first two matches were in 1976 as part of two-leg tie in the first round of the UEFA Cup back in 1976. The next two matches were part of a two-leg tie in 2012 as part of the Round of 32 in the Europa League. Man United won both those ties on aggregate. How do they perform against teams from each other's countries? The last time Man United played a Dutch team was in 2016 when they played Feyenoord in the group stage of the Europa League. Man Utd. won that match at home 4-0. The last time Ajax played an English team was five years ago in 2012 when they played Manchester City in Manchester in the group stage of the Champions League. That match was drawn 2-2. They did beat Manchester City that same year though 3-1 in Amsterdam. How have they fared in Europe over the past five seasons? It's been a long time since Ajax have progressed this far in European competition. Otherwise over the past five seasons, they have gone past the Round of 32 just once in 2014/15. Man United hasn't done much better either, with the Champions League quarterfinals in 2013/14 the furthest they've gone in the past five years. How have they done domestically over the past five seasons? Let's leave Europe aside for a moment and see if their domestic form gives us any pointers on how strong these teams actually are. Neither side has much to crow about though, as it's been a long time since either club won their domestic title. The last time Man United won the Premier League was in 2013 and they even placed as low as sixth this season in England. Ajax last won the title in 2014 but have not fallen out of the top two since.

Analysis: Can Manchester United win the Europa League tonight?

<p>Zlatan Ibrahimovic&#39;s magical season with Manchester United appears over after the club announced he had suffered a serious knee injury in Thursday&#39;s Europa League clash with Anderlecht.</p>

<p>The club revealed that both the 35-year-old Swedish striker and Argentinian defender Marco Rojo had suffered knee injuries in the same match.</p>

<p>&quot;Detailed investigations on the injuries sustained by Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic during Thursday&#39;s Europa League match have confirmed significant knee ligament damage in both players that requires specialist opinions over the coming days,&quot; read the United statement on their website.</p>

<p>&quot;Estimations of time to full recovery will only be possible once definitive treatment plans have been decided after these consultations.&quot;</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic didn&#39;t have his finest game agianst Anderlecht -- Marcus Rashford edging United through to the semi-finals on aggregate after extra-time -- but his goals this season have been the main reason for an improvement in the club&#39;s fortunes, albeit without ever being title challengers.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic has defied many doubters since joining on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last year, scoring 28 goals and inspiring United to victory in the League Cup.</p>

<p>Rojo&#39;s injury is also a serious bodyblow to United&#39;s depleted resources at the back with both England international central defenders Phil Jones and Chris Smalling expected to be out till mid May.</p>

<p>(AFP)</p>


Marcos Rojo's injury is also a serious body blow to United's depleted resources at the back

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's magical season with Manchester United appears over after the club announced he had suffered a serious knee injury in Thursday's Europa League clash with Anderlecht. The club revealed that both the 35-year-old Swedish striker and Argentinian defender Marco Rojo had suffered knee injuries in the same match. "Detailed investigations on the injuries sustained by Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic during Thursday's Europa League match have confirmed significant knee ligament damage in both players that requires specialist opinions over the coming days," read the United statement on their website. "Estimations of time to full recovery will only be possible once definitive treatment plans have been decided after these consultations." Ibrahimovic didn't have his finest game agianst Anderlecht -- Marcus Rashford edging United through to the semi-finals on aggregate after extra-time -- but his goals this season have been the main reason for an improvement in the club's fortunes, albeit without ever being title challengers. Ibrahimovic has defied many doubters since joining on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last year, scoring 28 goals and inspiring United to victory in the League Cup. Rojo's injury is also a serious bodyblow to United's depleted resources at the back with both England international central defenders Phil Jones and Chris Smalling expected to be out till mid May. (AFP)

Man United's Ibrahimovic suffers 'significant knee ligament damage'

<p>Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return from suspension with a 94th-minute penalty to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw against Everton at Old Trafford on Tuesday.</p>

<p>A deliberate handball by Ashley Williams, who was sent off, allowed Ibrahimovic to cancel out Phil Jagielka&#39;s opener and extend United&#39;s unbeaten run in the Premier League to 20 matches.</p>

<p>But it remained an unwelcome result for Jose Mourinho&#39;s side, who have now drawn nine games at home this season and trail fourth-place Manchester City by four points.</p>

<p>Elsewhere, Leicester City&#39;s resurgence under Craig Shakespeare continued as they beat bottom club Sunderland 2-0 to record a sixth successive win since the dismissal of manager Claudio Ranieri.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic&#39;s last-gasp spot-kick -- his 27th goal of the season -- meant United held on to fifth place, three points above Arsenal and Everton having played a game more than the former.</p>

<p>But the Europa League looks increasingly like their best hope of securing a return to the Champions League next season.</p>

<p>They face Belgian side Anderlecht in a two-legged quarter-final later this month, with the winners of the competition assured of a place at Europe&#39;s top table.</p>

<p>United manager Mourinho welcomed top scorer Ibrahimovic and Ander Herrera back from suspension, while Paul Pogba returned to the bench following a hamstring injury.</p>

<p>His side fell behind in the 22nd minute when Williams flicked on Kevin Mirallas&#39;s right-wing corner and centre-back Jagielka held off Marcos Rojo to poke a volley between David de Gea&#39;s legs.</p>

<p>Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles, much criticised after his side&#39;s 3-1 derby loss at Liverpool, produced flying saves to repel a Daley Blind free-kick and a rasping Herrera drive.</p>

<p>Pogba came on at half-time and headed against a post from an Ashley Young free-kick, while Ibrahimovic had a 71st-minute header chalked off for a marginal offside.</p>

<p>But in the fourth minute of injury time, Williams was penalised for parrying a shot from substitute Luke Shaw -- brought in from the cold by Mourinho -- and Ibrahimovic dispatched the penalty.</p>

<p>Champions Leicester are now 10th, a healthy nine points above the bottom three, after sinking Sunderland to record a fifth league win in a row.</p>

<p>Substitute Islam Slimani opened the scoring with a 69th-minute header before Jamie Vardy smashed in his sixth goal in seven games from Marc Albrighton&#39;s pass.</p>

<p>Defeat completed a miserable few days for Sunderland manager David Moyes, who had to apologise after being caught on camera threatening to &quot;slap&quot; a female television reporter.</p>

<p>The result left Sunderland eight points from safety with eight games of the season remaining.</p>

<p>George Boyd struck as Burnley boosted their survival hopes by beating Stoke City 1-0, while goals from M&#39;Baye Niang and skipper Troy Deeney earned Watford a 2-0 home win over West Brom.</p>

<p>(AFP)</p>


But the goal in the dying seconds was only sufficient to hand Manchester United their ninth home draw of the season

Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return from suspension with a 94th-minute penalty to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw against Everton at Old Trafford on Tuesday. A deliberate handball by Ashley Williams, who was sent off, allowed Ibrahimovic to cancel out Phil Jagielka's opener and extend United's unbeaten run in the Premier League to 20 matches. But it remained an unwelcome result for Jose Mourinho's side, who have now drawn nine games at home this season and trail fourth-place Manchester City by four points. Elsewhere, Leicester City's resurgence under Craig Shakespeare continued as they beat bottom club Sunderland 2-0 to record a sixth successive win since the dismissal of manager Claudio Ranieri. Ibrahimovic's last-gasp spot-kick -- his 27th goal of the season -- meant United held on to fifth place, three points above Arsenal and Everton having played a game more than the former. But the Europa League looks increasingly like their best hope of securing a return to the Champions League next season. They face Belgian side Anderlecht in a two-legged quarter-final later this month, with the winners of the competition assured of a place at Europe's top table. United manager Mourinho welcomed top scorer Ibrahimovic and Ander Herrera back from suspension, while Paul Pogba returned to the bench following a hamstring injury. His side fell behind in the 22nd minute when Williams flicked on Kevin Mirallas's right-wing corner and centre-back Jagielka held off Marcos Rojo to poke a volley between David de Gea's legs. Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles, much criticised after his side's 3-1 derby loss at Liverpool, produced flying saves to repel a Daley Blind free-kick and a rasping Herrera drive. Pogba came on at half-time and headed against a post from an Ashley Young free-kick, while Ibrahimovic had a 71st-minute header chalked off for a marginal offside. But in the fourth minute of injury time, Williams was penalised for parrying a shot from substitute Luke Shaw -- brought in from the cold by Mourinho -- and Ibrahimovic dispatched the penalty. Champions Leicester are now 10th, a healthy nine points above the bottom three, after sinking Sunderland to record a fifth league win in a row. Substitute Islam Slimani opened the scoring with a 69th-minute header before Jamie Vardy smashed in his sixth goal in seven games from Marc Albrighton's pass. Defeat completed a miserable few days for Sunderland manager David Moyes, who had to apologise after being caught on camera threatening to "slap" a female television reporter. The result left Sunderland eight points from safety with eight games of the season remaining. George Boyd struck as Burnley boosted their survival hopes by beating Stoke City 1-0, while goals from M'Baye Niang and skipper Troy Deeney earned Watford a 2-0 home win over West Brom. (AFP)

Last-gasp Ibrahimovic penalty rescues Man United, Leicester surge on

<p>Jose Mourinho&#39;s wretched week ended on a high note as Manchester United&#39;s big guns Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba finally began firing, both finding the target in a 3-1 win at dismal Swansea City on Sunday.</p>

<p>Mourinho watched from the stands at the Liberty Stadium following his touchline ban imposed by the Football Association on Wednesday and was buoyed to see Ibrahimovic score twice,&nbsp;his first league goals in eight weeks,&nbsp;and Pogba net a superb volley.</p>

<p>United, vastly improved after their midweek Europa League defeat at Fenerbahce, went ahead with a 15th minute strike from Pogba worthy of his 89 million Pounds price tag before Ibrahimovic ended his goal drought with a sharp first-half double in the space of 12 minutes.</p>

<p>Mike van der Hoorn offered winless Swansea manager Bob Bradley brief hope of an unlikely salvage job when he headed in Gylfi Sigurdsson&#39;s 69th minute free kick but his Swans remain mired in relegation trouble, on five points, the same as bottom club Sunderland.</p>

<p>(Reuters)</p>


Ibrahimovic was overjoyed to end his goal drought with a sharp first-half double

Jose Mourinho's wretched week ended on a high note as Manchester United's big guns Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba finally began firing, both finding the target in a 3-1 win at dismal Swansea City on Sunday. Mourinho watched from the stands at the Liberty Stadium following his touchline ban imposed by the Football Association on Wednesday and was buoyed to see Ibrahimovic score twice, his first league goals in eight weeks, and Pogba net a superb volley. United, vastly improved after their midweek Europa League defeat at Fenerbahce, went ahead with a 15th minute strike from Pogba worthy of his 89 million Pounds price tag before Ibrahimovic ended his goal drought with a sharp first-half double in the space of 12 minutes. Mike van der Hoorn offered winless Swansea manager Bob Bradley brief hope of an unlikely salvage job when he headed in Gylfi Sigurdsson's 69th minute free kick but his Swans remain mired in relegation trouble, on five points, the same as bottom club Sunderland. (Reuters)

Manchester United's big guns Zlatan and Pogba fire at last

<strong>Paul Pogba, midfielder</strong><br />
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Where will he ply his trade: Manchester United<br />
Empty nest syndrome: Juventus<br />
How much moolah did he cost: A world record sum of&nbsp;&euro;105 million. Staggering, yes.<br />
Why is he making news: As mentioned earlier, the 23-year-old midfield dynamo was bought for a world record fee<br />
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<strong>Ilkay Gundogan, midfielder</strong><br />
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Home sweet home: Manchester City<br />
Parted away from: Borussia Dortmund<br />
Moolah: Roughly &euro;24m&nbsp;<br />
Why is he on the list: Bang for buck. An integral member of Klopp&#39;s team that threatened Bayern Munich&#39;s hegemony in Germany and caused more than a few flutters in Europe<br />
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<strong>Zlatan Ibrahimovic, striker</strong><br />
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New subjects: Manchester United<br />
Left as a legend from: Paris Saint-Germain (better known as PSG)<br />
Money cost: He is King Zlatan. Money can&#39;t buy love and Zlatan<br />
Why did he make news: He is Zlatan, simples<br />
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<strong>Sadio Mane, winger</strong><br />
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Which club will he dazzle: Liverpool<br />
Which club will miss him: Southampton<br />
How much did he cost: About&nbsp;&euro;39m<br />
Why is he making airwaves: He is fast, slippery, scores and creates goals<br />
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<strong>Michy Batshuayi, striker</strong><br />
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He&#39;ll score goals at: Chelsea<br />
Which club will miss him: Marseille<br />
Money exchanged for him:&nbsp;&euro;40m<br />
Why on this list: Still green at 23 but scored 26 goals in 62 matches across the pond&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Granit Xhaka, midfielder</strong><br />
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Will introduce his silky touch at: Arsenal<br />
Stricken club: Borussia Monchengladbach<br />
Price: Roughly&nbsp;&euro;39 million<br />
Why on this list: Arsene Wenger&#39;s hawkish eye can perceive talent from far. Period<br />
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<strong>Ahmed Musa, striker</strong><br />
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Which club will he scorch: Leicester City (who can leave them out from anything these days?)<br />
Alma mater: CSKA Moscow<br />
Price tag:&nbsp;&euro;18.5m (approx.)<br />
What will he bring to the club: Speed, speed and more speed<br />
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We run the rule on Pogba, Gundogan, Ibrahimovic, Mane, Batshuayi, Xhaka and Musa

Paul Pogba, midfielder Where will he ply his trade: Manchester United Empty nest syndrome: Juventus How much moolah did he cost: A world record sum of €105 million. Staggering, yes. Why is he making news: As mentioned earlier, the 23-year-old midfield dynamo was bought for a world record fee Ilkay Gundogan, midfielder Home sweet home: Manchester City Parted away from: Borussia Dortmund Moolah: Roughly €24m Why is he on the list: Bang for buck. An integral member of Klopp's team that threatened Bayern Munich's hegemony in Germany and caused more than a few flutters in Europe Zlatan Ibrahimovic, striker New subjects: Manchester United Left as a legend from: Paris Saint-Germain (better known as PSG) Money cost: He is King Zlatan. Money can't buy love and Zlatan Why did he make news: He is Zlatan, simples Sadio Mane, winger Which club will he dazzle: Liverpool Which club will miss him: Southampton How much did he cost: About €39m Why is he making airwaves: He is fast, slippery, scores and creates goals Michy Batshuayi, striker He'll score goals at: Chelsea Which club will miss him: Marseille Money exchanged for him: €40m Why on this list: Still green at 23 but scored 26 goals in 62 matches across the pond Granit Xhaka, midfielder Will introduce his silky touch at: Arsenal Stricken club: Borussia Monchengladbach Price: Roughly €39 million Why on this list: Arsene Wenger's hawkish eye can perceive talent from far. Period Ahmed Musa, striker Which club will he scorch: Leicester City (who can leave them out from anything these days?) Alma mater: CSKA Moscow Price tag: €18.5m (approx.) What will he bring to the club: Speed, speed and more speed

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