Sweden’s superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced on Tuesday he will retire from international football after Euro 2016.
The 34-year-old Swede who has been a prominent fixture for the national side made the announcement in a post-game media conference.
Sweden will play Belgium on Wednesday in what could the former PSG striker's final game for his country.The 34-year-old Swede who has been a prominent fixture for the national side made the announcement in a post-game media conference.
Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Ibrahimovic said: "The last game of the Euros will be my last game with Sweden. I will not participate in the Olympics. So my final game of the Euros will be my last. So let's hope it goes as long as possible. I hope that tomorrow will not be my last game. But I don't have any regrets.
"There is no disappointment. I'm very proud to be the captain of Sweden. I want to take this moment to thank the fans for always supporting me wherever I go, I will always carry the Sweden flag with me and stand with it."
Sweden’s coach Erik Hamren said “this will be a big loss. He is unique. “In my eyes we have a world-class player in Sweden. Zlatan is just like (Lionel) Messi and (Cristiano) Ronaldo,” added Hamren.
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