Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the curtain down on a long, trophy-packed career on Sunday (June 4) when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from football.
Veteran striker Ibrahimovic revealed his decision to quit the game during an on-pitch ceremony following AC Milan's 3-1 win over Verona which ended their Serie A campaign.
"The first time I came here you gave me happiness, the second time you gave me love," said Ibrahimovic. "I used to be scared when journalists asked by about my future, but now I can accept it, I'm ready," Ibrahimovic told reporters after his announcement. Making his announcement at the San Siro was appropriate as he also won three straight league titles with Inter Milan between 2006 and 2009 before a turbulent spell at Barcelona.
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