News for 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic'

Setback for Milan as Ibrahimovic out of Barcelona tie

Setback for Milan as Ibrahimovic out of Barcelona tie

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's much-anticipated return to Barcelona was scuppered on Monday when the AC Milan striker was injured in training and ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League Group H opener at the Nou Camp.

Clubs ready cheque books as 'king' Ibrahimovic confirms PSG exit

Clubs ready cheque books as 'king' Ibrahimovic confirms PSG exit

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Sweden's larger-than-life captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play his final game for Paris Saint Germain on Saturday, he said in a social media post that is likely to send clubs around the world reaching for their cheque books.

Ligue 1: Ibrahimovic shines again as PSG stay eight points clear

Ligue 1: Ibrahimovic shines again as PSG stay eight points clear

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was again the chief tormentor as French champions Paris St Germain won 3-0 at Bastia to stay eight points clear at top of the Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Ligue1: Ibrahimovic double helps PSG rebound with Caen thrashing

Ligue1: Ibrahimovic double helps PSG rebound with Caen thrashing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Paris St Germain rebounded after their Champions League exit to ManchesterCity with a 6-0 victory over Caen in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Euro 2016: No qualifier painkillers for Zlatan

Euro 2016: No qualifier painkillers for Zlatan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is racing to be fit for Sweden's Euro 2016 qualifiers against Russia and Liechtenstein in Stockholm, but won't risk playing with pain-killing injections.

PHOTOS: Ibrahimovic strikes twice as Manchester United win League Cup

PHOTOS: Ibrahimovic strikes twice as Manchester United win League Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved his hunger for silverware has not diminished with age as the Swede's double earned a 3-2 win over Southampton in an absorbing League Cup final at Wembley.

Zlatan promises to stay at PSG if they replace Eiffel Tower with his statue

Zlatan promises to stay at PSG if they replace Eiffel Tower with his statue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'If they put a statue of me in place of the Eiffel Tour, of course I'll stay.'

Ibrahimovic silences his critics with a goal and funny quotes

Ibrahimovic silences his critics with a goal and funny quotes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Brilliant Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves Chelsea feeling blue.

Manchester United-linked Ibrahimovic ready for Premier League move

Manchester United-linked Ibrahimovic ready for Premier League move

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic hinted on Sunday at a move to the Premier League and promised big things to come in his career.

Serie A: Ibrahimovic puts Milan on top after Robinho miss

Serie A: Ibrahimovic puts Milan on top after Robinho miss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

AC Milan shrugged off an unbelievable Robinho miss, and an interruption caused when teargas was thrown outside the ground, to record a 2-0 win at Genoa that took them to the top of Serie A on Friday.

Mourinho asks United fans to urge Ibrahimovic to stay

Mourinho asks United fans to urge Ibrahimovic to stay

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Manchester United supporters should camp outside Zlatan Ibrahimovic's house to make sure he signs a contract extension at the club, manager Jose Mourinho said after the Swede's deadly double decided the League Cup final.

Ibrahimovic dominates European football weekend

Ibrahimovic dominates European football weekend

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic bagging four goals, while Juventus and Bayern Munich preserved their leads and FA Cup holders Arsenal were dumped out of the competition.

'I will never shut up': James hits back at Ibrahimovic

'I will never shut up': James hits back at Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Friday fired back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic and vowed to never stay silent about social causes after he was criticised by the AC Milan forward for sticking his nose into politics.

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle has equated himself with football superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo in his recently-released autobiography 'Six Machine'.

I don't need Ballon d'Or to know I'm the best: Ibrahimovic

I don't need Ballon d'Or to know I'm the best: Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The Swedish striker has been in superb form this year for Paris St Germain, scoring eight goals in this season's Champions League - as many as Real Madrid's Ronaldo - to help the French side ease into the last 16.

FA Cup: Ibrahimovic fires Manchester United into quarters

FA Cup: Ibrahimovic fires Manchester United into quarters

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench to score the winner as they recovered from an early deficit to beat Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers 2-1 away in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

PIX: Ibrahimovic in tears on return to Sweden squad

PIX: Ibrahimovic in tears on return to Sweden squad

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic shed a few tears of pride as he returned to Sweden's national team after a four-year absence for their World Cup qualifiers and recounted how his son did not want him to leave home to join up with Janne Andersson's squad.

'Professional' Martial impresses Manchester United teammate Ibrahimovic

'Professional' Martial impresses Manchester United teammate Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has heaped praise on teammate Anthony Martial for the professional and mature manner in which the forward has responded to recent criticism from manager Jose Mourinho.

Messi, Ibrahimovic dominate European football weekend

Messi, Ibrahimovic dominate European football weekend

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez secured victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid in La Liga's top of the table clash, while Juventus won a 12th straight Serie A game to stay hot on the heels of leaders Napoli.

Sweden can beat England and win World Cup: Ibrahimovic

Sweden can beat England and win World Cup: Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Sweden can beat England in Saturday's quarter-finals and eventually win the World Cup in Russia if they can handle the pressure, former captain and record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said.

Champions League: Before the game Ibra, Mourinho trade compliments

Champions League: Before the game Ibra, Mourinho trade compliments

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Paris St Germain are stronger than last season and he is in the best shape of his life, yet Zlatan Ibrahimovic says experienced Chelsea are the hot favourites in the Champions League quarter-final against the French champions.

Europa: Rashford scores winner but United suffer Ibrahimovic blow

Europa: Rashford scores winner but United suffer Ibrahimovic blow

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Manchester United needed an extra-time winner from Marcus Rashford to defeat Anderlecht 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday and move into the last four of the Europa League with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Ibra's four-play completes Top 10 in Champions League

Ibra's four-play completes Top 10 in Champions League

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck four times as PSG thrashed Belgian side Anderlecht 5-0 on Wednesday night and joined a select band of strikers to score four goals in a single Champions League match. Bikash Mohapatra presents nine other players who preceded the Swede in performing the feat.

Ibrahimovic hat-trick puts PSG four points clear

Ibrahimovic hat-trick puts PSG four points clear

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Paris St Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic was again in a class of his own as the striker's hat-trick earned a 3-1 win against Nice and a four-point lead in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Ibrahimovic and Lukaku, who played together at Manchester United, exchanged words at the end of the first half before the pair had to be restrained as the players left the pitch for the interval.

Roundup: Balotelli, Ibrahimovic get in the groove

Roundup: Balotelli, Ibrahimovic get in the groove

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Paris St Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his first Ligue 1 goal this season before missing a penalty as they beat En Avant Guingamp 3-0 to extend their lead to four points on Tuesday.

Young Isak stakes claim to Zlatan's crown

Young Isak stakes claim to Zlatan's crown

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

21-year-old Real Sociedad striker shines as Sweden beat Slovakia.

Under-fire Ibra helps PSG to French League Cup glory

Under-fire Ibra helps PSG to French League Cup glory

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, facing multiple suspensions, struck twice to lift Paris St Germain to a crushing 4-0 victory over Bastia.

Ibrahimovic hits out at ex United players Neville, Scholes

Ibrahimovic hits out at ex United players Neville, Scholes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Pogba, who came through United's academy, left the club for free in 2012 after Ferguson fell out with the Frenchman's agent Mino Raiola but returned following a four-year spell at Juventus for a then-world record fee in 2016.

EPL Briefs: Ibrahimovic back at Manchester United

EPL Briefs: Ibrahimovic back at Manchester United

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Manchester United on a year-year contract "to finish what I started," the 35-year-old announced in a club statement on Thursday.

All hail soccer's Benjamin Button!

All hail soccer's Benjamin Button!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the first player to score 50 Serie A goals for both Milan clubs: Inter Milan (57 goals) and AC Milan (51 goals).

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic (centre) performs a scissors kick against Bologna during his Italian Serie A soccer match at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan

Self-obsessed Ibra loves scoring 25,000th Premier League goal

Self-obsessed Ibra loves scoring 25,000th Premier League goal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was back to his irrepressible, boastful best on Sunday as he joked about the landmark 25,000th Premier League goal that signalled a change in his fortunes.

On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Chelsea skipper John Terry has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's description of his team mates as 'babies'.

Football Briefs: Zlatan close to Man United comeback

Football Briefs: Zlatan close to Man United comeback

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

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Bournemouth defender Mings banned for five matches

Bournemouth defender Mings banned for five matches

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings will serve a five-match ban for violent conduct against Manchester United last weekend, the FA said on Wednesday.

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Ishant Sharma's man bun: Yay or Nay? Tell Us!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India fast bowler Ishant Sharma was seen sporting the man bun in Mohali, a hairstyle popularised by soccer stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale.

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Blaise Matuidi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored first half goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday in their International Champions Cup clash in Chicago.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Ibrahimovic double helps Sweden book berth

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Ibrahimovic double helps Sweden book berth

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A stunning double from captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Sweden a 2-2 draw away to Denmark as they qualified for Euro 2016 on Tuesday by winning 4-3 on aggregate against their Scandinavian rivals.