Swedish football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has turned social media up and down with his latest announcement. Zlatan’s ‘‘Hey Spain, guess what? I’m coming back”, in a trailer published on his Instagram page went viral. While the world is trying to figure out what that means exactly, let’s take a look back at his finest quotes.
Known for his funny interviews, and sometimes ego-centric comments. Zlatan’s comebacks to journalists may have been a strategy to gain more attention. You know what? it worked. Most of his comebacks have went viral on the internet.
3. ”Bring Your Sister”
During his time as an Barcelona FC player, a picture of him and Gerard pique hugging raised controversy. Media rushed to making allegations about them being homosexual. When Zlatan was confronted by the media, he chose to answer in a creative way. The female journalist who asked him ”Are you gay?” got an answer she didn’t expect. Zlatan’s answer was ” Come to my house and I’ll show you who’s gay. And bring your sister.’‘
2. ”I Don’t Remember Sending Anyone”
Zlatan was once asked about what he thinks of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Zlatan, and as usual, opted for the funny response. When the journalist asked ” Do you believe that Lionel Messi was sent by the God of football to play on earth?’‘ Zlatan Ibrahimovic seemed to already have the answer. He responded ” That’s weird, I don’t remember sending anyone.”
Although most of Zlatan’s answers are sracastic in order to avoid media controversy, he is known to actually believe that he is the god of football.
1. ” If I Don’t Find An Apartment In Paris, I’ll Just Buy The Hotel”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic definitely enjoyed his time as a PSG player. During his first weeks, him and his family were staying at a fancy 5 stars hotel in Paris. However, his search for an adequate apartment wasn’t easy. When this topic came out at one of his interviews, he said that he was looking for an apartment in the center of Paris. However, he is happy in the hotel so if he doesn’t find a place, he may just buy the hotel.
In addition, when fans were asking him to stay at PSG after he announced he will be leaving, he said that he will consider it if they put his statue on the Eiffel Tower. Genius!
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