Zlatan Ibrahimovic carries Sweden on his manbun to Euro 2016
November 17, 2015
A brace from captain, messiah, and savior Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Sweden a 4–3 aggregate win over Denmark to send them to Euro 2016. Zlatan’s second goal was an inch-perfect free kick that you have to look at right now…
https://instagram.com/p/-M4n49GeDp/
Zlatan has absolutely carried Sweden through the qualification process, scoring 11 of their last 15 goals, according to Opta. That’s 73% of the team’s goals! Not bad for a 34-year-old.
11 – 11 of Sweden’s last 15 goals in qualifying (including play-offs) have been bagged by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Machine.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) November 17, 2015
Naturally, like the action hero that he is, Zlatan had some parting words for his eliminated adversaries. He reportedly said: “They said they were going to send me to retirement. I sent their whole nation to retirement.” Zlam.
Now Zlatan will lead Sweden to France for Euro 2016 — the two nations he credits himself for putting “on the world map.” That trophy will be his, whether Sweden win their matches or not.
