The Swedish Postal Service is set to honor its finest footballer with a range of his own stamps. Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, captain of the Swedish national football team, will adorn a new line of stamps set to be released in March 2014.
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The Swedish Postal Service is set to honor its finest footballer with a range of his own stamps. Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, captain of the Swedish national football team, will adorn a new line of stamps set to be released in March 2014.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head for a place at the 2014 World Cup after Portugal and Sweden were drawn together in the European qualification playoffs. Portugal captain Ronaldo will lead his team out against Ibrahimovic's Sweden, with one of the star duo set to miss out on a ticket to football's biggest tournament in Brazil next year. The first leg is on Friday November 15 in Lisbon, with the second leg in Stockholm.
Zlatan vs. Cristiano —
Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head for a place at the 2014 World Cup after Portugal and Sweden were drawn together in the European qualification playoffs. Portugal captain Ronaldo will lead his team out against Ibrahimovic's Sweden, with one of the star duo set to miss out on a ticket to football's biggest tournament in Brazil next year. The first leg is on Friday November 15 in Lisbon, with the second leg in Stockholm.
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The latest example of Ibrahimovic's unique flair came in a French league match against Bastia in October. "Ibra" performed a scorpionesque backheeled volley to direct a corner into the back of the net. The exquisite goal prompted one admirer to pen a complete flick book of the extraordinary goal.
Delivering goals —
The latest example of Ibrahimovic's unique flair came in a French league match against Bastia in October. "Ibra" performed a scorpionesque backheeled volley to direct a corner into the back of the net. The exquisite goal prompted one admirer to pen a complete flick book of the extraordinary goal.
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Behold the "Zlatan burger", a mountain of meat dedicated to the star striker. The $41 monster is the brainchild of Parisian cafe manager Jean-Philippe Grandin.
'Le Zlatan' —
Behold the "Zlatan burger", a mountain of meat dedicated to the star striker. The $41 monster is the brainchild of Parisian cafe manager Jean-Philippe Grandin.
Jean-Philippe Grandin
Since arriving in Paris, the mercurial striker has become a symbol of PSG's new elite status. Ibrahimovic finished as the top goalscorer in France as PSG secured the 2012-13 league title. His penchant for scoring jaw-dropping goals, and his often outspoken approach, has made him a cult figure among football fans the world over. Ibrahimovic is one of the nominees for the 2013 Ballon d'Or, an award given to the best player on the planet.
Ballon d'Or —
Since arriving in Paris, the mercurial striker has become a symbol of PSG's new elite status. Ibrahimovic finished as the top goalscorer in France as PSG secured the 2012-13 league title. His penchant for scoring jaw-dropping goals, and his often outspoken approach, has made him a cult figure among football fans the world over. Ibrahimovic is one of the nominees for the 2013 Ballon d'Or, an award given to the best player on the planet.
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Arguably the finest goal of Ibrahimovic's career arrived in a 4-2 friendly win over England in November 2012, a match in which he scored all four of Sweden's goals. His final goal of the night came after England goalkeeper Joe Hart rushed out of his box to head clear a through ball, only for Ibrahimovic to perform an overhead kick from 30 yards out and sending the ball looping into the back of the net. The strike has been nominated for the Ferenc Puskas Award, an accolade given to the year's best goal.
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Arguably the finest goal of Ibrahimovic's career arrived in a 4-2 friendly win over England in November 2012, a match in which he scored all four of Sweden's goals. His final goal of the night came after England goalkeeper Joe Hart rushed out of his box to head clear a through ball, only for Ibrahimovic to perform an overhead kick from 30 yards out and sending the ball looping into the back of the net. The strike has been nominated for the Ferenc Puskas Award, an accolade given to the year's best goal.
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Ibrahimovic released his autobiography in Swedish in 2011, before it was later translated into English. Current Bayern coach Josep Guardiola, who Ibrahimovic played for at Barcelona, came in for criticism from Ibrahimovic.
'I am Zlatan' —
Ibrahimovic released his autobiography in Swedish in 2011, before it was later translated into English. Current Bayern coach Josep Guardiola, who Ibrahimovic played for at Barcelona, came in for criticism from Ibrahimovic.
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