OFFICIAL NEWS 2015/16 - MARCH 2016

Only official news will be published. That includes:

• OFFICIAL STATEMENTS/SQUAD SELECTIONS FROM PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN OR SWEDISH FA.
• OFFICIAL STATEMENTS/DRAWS ETC. FROM UEFA AND FIFA.
• POSTS MADE BY ZLATAN IN HIS APP "ZLATAN UNPLUGGED".
• POSTS MADE ON ZLATAN'S OFFICIAL FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR INSTAGRAM.
• VIDEO/RADIO-INTERVIEWS WITH AVAILABLE VIDEO/AUDIO.

We will not publish articles from newspapers/websites if there is no video-interview included.
We will not publish updates about ex. Zlatans physical status based on news in newspapers. If no one has made an official statement in some kind, Zlatan or the club, we will not publish anything.

2016.03.29 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS AFTER SWEDEN-CZECH REPUBLIC

In Zlatan's 112th game for Sweden they drew 1-1 against Czech Republic. Read his thoughts after the game.

 

The friendly against the Czechs ended 1-1 after a match that didn't really reach full speed. What are your thoughts about the match?

ZLATAN: "Quite alright match."

You played the whole match, in the first half with Berg by your side, and in second with Guidetti. What do you think of the collaboration with your striker colleagues?

ZLATAN: "Very good."

Before the match you spoke of the match as a chance to finetune details. Now, after the match, do you feel that you got what you wanted from the match?

ZLATAN: "It was a regular friendly. You learn a lot from these."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.29 | Sweden-Czech Republic 1-1

1-1 AGAINST CZECH REPUBLIC

EURO 2016 is coming closer. Sweden tonight prepared by playing 1-1 against Czech Republic in a friendly at home. Marcus Berg scored the Swedish goal.

 

FULL GAME REPORT.

2016.03.27 | Fotbollskanalen

ZLATAN CONFIRMS INTEREST FROM PREMIER LEAGUE

Zlatan today met the Swedish press in preparation for Sweden's friendly game against Czech Rebublic on Tuesday. Watch the press conference above (if you don't live in Sweden, please use a VPN in order to be able to see it) and/or read the full transcript of it below.

 

Zlatan, to beginning with.. What happened in Belgium and also in France last year (the terror attacks). How much influence does that have and what's your thoughts about it before the Euros and the everyday life in Paris, which has been attacked?

ZLATAN: "I don't know if it has that much impact once you are playing football but of course you think about what has happened, what can happen but it's like I said last time, the best think we can do is play football and spread joy through football.

What's happened is tragic not only there but around the world. It's something which shouldn't happen and me.. I just try to spread joy and energy. Love through football, everything happening is tragic. It's a shame."

 

You've been apart of many major championships with Sweden, what would you say are key factors to success?

ZLATAN: "We do things the same way like the other times we've taken part. There are a lot of preparations just before we go to the championship where we have certain activities to get the right chemistry and team spirit going. The staff is good at those things. Then we go there (to France) and focus on the things we are supposed to do.

Once you are there it's one game at a time because if it doesn't go well in the first, you have the second and third to make things right. You also need to enjoy it, I think that's the most important thing.

We have many new players, several of them won with U21 (European Championship 2015) but now it's a higher level and if they make it in the squad for the Euros they should only enjoy it, spread energy around them and try to learn from the championship. It will be exciting and fun."

 

 

There was a statement where you said that if you were gonna stay in Paris they should replace the Eiffel Tower with a statue of you, what reactions have you gotten from that and what's important once you decide where you will play after the summer?

ZLATAN: "ZLATAN: "They are checking what size they are gonna put there, if it's gonna be higher than Eiffel or the same height.

The reactions? People think it's funny when you are yourself and say something, even though you (the media) say "Zlatan used to be funnier before than he is now" but no, it's the same Zlatan. So it's funny when people talk. What about you? I see that you made your hair today, it looks good."

 

What's important once you pick club?

ZLATAN: "With my club? This is how it is: When we won the league I said: The situation today is that I have a contract to June 30th and judging by now I will not stay at the club (PSG). We are not in discussions. That's the truth, there is nothing else to say. I can't sit here and lie to you, that's the way it is now.

If I've started discussions with anybody, Mino (Raiola, agent) is taking care of it. I play football and focus on football. I know it has started to roll, he feels it's time. Him, not me. I say it's up to him. Then we'll see, we'll put all cards on the table. We'll see what opportunities will come up, I think there will be many.

But with all respect to the club I play for, we have a good relationship, I've had four amazing years. The relationship I have with them is only positive. They've done everything in order for me and my family to be well. And on the pitch it's been fantastic, magical, nothing can take that away from me. So everything they promised they have delivered. There is only respect between me and those behind the club.

So we'll see what happens. I've said it before, many big things will happen this summer. So just have patience and you will have something to write about.... But the future looks very good."

 

Zlatan, do you feel you're in the form of your life?

ZLATAN: "I feel I've proven a lot this season. People were saying "he's turning 34, he's heading downhill". I've proven that's (the age) just a number. Everything is about how old you are in your mind.

And I've proven I'm still young in my mind so just like the promotional campaign which is coming out now (Vitamin Well) states, I'm just warming up. And that's what I'm doing, so everything is in the mind.

The mental part is 50 % of football and there I've never had a problem. So I still feel very young even if the number is 34 and will turn 35 soon. The season I've accomplished.. I've never had a better one.

I feel amazing physically. Am I better now than before? Yes. For every year that has passed, I've felt better. For every season I've played, I've been better and I still feel I develop as a player. Then I just do my job. And I do it well. Bloody well."

 

I think about the squad you have now. Looking at what you did in the playoff (against Denmark). When you go into games like these, do you feel that has impact and if yes, in what way?

ZLATAN: "The nine-ten days we had over the playoff was all about pushing away the negative, minimize the mistakes on and off the pitch. When something happened which could.. not shake the team but potentially bring negative thoughts.. all that was pushed away.

Everything that led up the final game, everything was positive even if there were things in the background which perhaps weren't that positive but we transformed it to something positive. Nothing was allowed to disturb the team, we prepared in the best possible way just like we use to.

Did we have pressure on us? Yes, there was a lot of pressure. Everybody talked us down, everybody were against us. But we didn't let it come into the dressing room or on the pitch. Once we were out there we didn't just give 100, we gave 200 %. That was a completely different call-up, it was win or lose.

This one, I think Erik (Hamrén) has selected the team more like a test, he wants to test players and see how comfortable they are in order to set the squad for the Euros but I will never forget those ten days around the playoff.

We came out of those ten days in a fantastic manner, believe me. Exactly like we wanted to so it was awesome. It will stay in history."

 

If you compare yourself and your form to the last time it was the Euros (2012), what differs you physically and mentally now from then?

ZLATAN: "Well, I'm 34 this time. How old was I then? 30, right? I feel good, I prepare the same way I always do. I feel strong both physically and mentally like I also did then. But I think I had some problems with my knee back then so I feel better now,. But we are not there yet, there are one-two months to go so let's hope I then feel the way I feel now.

I feel good, it's positive, a lot of things are happening for me, for the team, for the national team. Like I said, I went into this season.. It's like playing poker. I could have done a horrible season and I would have been in a different situation. But it was all-in and it went just like my vision.

It was all down to me and how well I did this season. If I would have had a bad season I wouldn't have had these opportunities. But now it's the other way around, I have a lot of opportunities. Like I said, it looks good, both for the Euros and after. And then we have the Olympic games as well."

 

Will you play there?

ZLATAN: "Hmm... We'll see. That's up to the club to decide."

 

(follow-up): The new club.. Is that a good negotiation-tool to have?

ZLATAN: "For them or for me? I'm in a good position. Them? Well..."

 

Next question, when you are changing jobs, it's the same way for everybody, you reason with your wife and kids, how much influence does Helena (Zlatan's wife) and your sons have over the decision?

ZLATAN: "Nothing, they just follow. Every choice I've made it needs to feel right for me. I'm the one who's going into it and I need to feel I can give 200 %. They are happy wherever they go, so that doesn't change the situation within the family. We do it the same way we've done it before. If anything happens that is."

 

You balance a lot of things. Soon Manchester City awaits in the Champions League, final in the League Cup, semi in the French Cup and then the Euros and Olympic Games, how do you handle so many different objects?

ZLATAN: "I try to focus on one thing at a time. Now there's a game with Sweden on Tuesday, I do that. When the next game comes, I do that. Because what's most important are the games. When I deliver on the pitch it feels easier off the pitch.

There are a lot of things happening, I agree with you. When we come home after this national game there's a hectic schedule waiting. It's not only the football, also the other projects I have lined up and the things that will happen during the summer. And then the future as well, that's also important. So yes, a lot of things are happening. I try to focus on what's most important and that's football."

 

I'm not gonna ask about your projects but I am gonna ask you about the documentary which came out, "Becoming Zlatan". I thought it was a fantastic film. Have you seen it and what did you think of it?

ZLATAN: "I haven't seen it. The reason you think it's fantastic is because I haven't been involved. But that's ok. There are a lot of seagulls out there. You say I do things to make money. There's an example of somebody doing something to make money. When I do my things I make sure the correct information comes out and that's the truth. I'm not involved in that. How good it is? I don't know. But there are many seagulls out there ."

 

What did you do when you had your day off? There was a weird rumour that you were bear hunting.

ZLATAN: "I enjoyed the two-three days off I got and visited an old friend. The rest is not interesting. Nothing important, I enjoyed myself."

 

There's almost a campaign in England to get you to play there. They write a lot about you. What's your view on playing in the Premier League and what's your view on the league?

ZLATAN: "I think it's the most attended league in the world. The league that people are talking about the most is Premier League, no comparison.

I've played in amazing countries. Every league has it's pros and cons. It's the same with Premier League. There is an interest, yes. That I can confirm. The we'll see where it leads. Like I said, when the moments come, when all the cards are on the table, that's when I will go through the process of deciding what I want.

And then we'll see who wants it the most? The other side of the table.. It's like marriage. There are two parts who should want it, not just one of them and not the other. Both are supposed to want it just as much."

Source: Fotbollskanalen.

2016.03.24 | Turkey-Sweden 2-1

NO IBRA - NO PARTY, BUT A GOOD TEST FOR SWEDEN

Sweden lost 2-1 against Turkey in tonight's friendly in Antalya. Cenk Tosun scored both Turkish goal in a game where Sweden delivered a decent performance without Zlatan.

 

Turkey were the better team in the first half and had the lead at halftime after a nice header from Cenk Tosun in the 32nd minute.

 

Erik Hamrén put Marcus Berg (Panathinaikos) and John Guidetti (Celta Vigo) upfront but it wasn't neither of them who equalized for Sweden in the second half, it was center back Andreas Granqvist on a set piece.

 

With less than ten minutes to go, Cenk Tosun scored the gamewinner to 2-1.

 

Notable in the Sweden team was that talents Ludwig Augustinsson (FC Copenhagen) and Victor Nilsson Lindelöf (Benfica) both played 90 minutes in their "real" debuts for the Swedish national team.

 

Zlatan was rested due to his hectic schedule with PSG.

He will play against Czech Republic on Tuesday in Stockholm.

 

Source: Swedish FA.

2016.03.20 | Swedish FA

HAMRÉN TRYING TO SAVE HIS "SUPERFORM"

Sweden's manager Erik Hamrén today confirmed that Zlatan will not play in the friendly game against Turkey on Friday. He will however play against Czech Republic next Tuesday.

 

"For some time I have been wondering what I can do to maintain his form to the summer (EURO). I can't influence how much he plays in Paris , but I've offered him to rest against Turkey", Sweden's manager Erik Hamrén says on Swedish FA's website and continues:

 

"Zlatan accepted that today, he will not play against Turkey. I think it's good for him and in the end it's good for the team as well."

 

"It's a way to try to maintain his superform to the EURO this summer", Hamrén says but explains Zlatan will play against Czech Republic nest week.

 

Source: Swedish FA.

2016.03.20 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS AFTER PSG-MONACO

PSG failed to score at home against Monaco and lost 0-2. Read Zlatan's thoughts after the game as well as his feelings about joining the Swedish national team again.

 

For the first time this year you lost a match at Parc des Prince. In addition, it's the first time this year you lose a match by a two-goal margin. What are your thoughts about the loss tonight?

ZLATAN: "We hade no spark in our game."

Off and on PSG looked nonchalant and sloppy tonight. Is it because you are champions already you have a hard time to focus?

ZLATAN: "That's how it gets sometimes."

With seven matches left to play you need another thirteen points to set a new record in Ligue 1. What do you think of you chances to beat the record?

ZLATAN: "That's not anything I think about."

Now there is a national team break where you and Sweden play friendlies against Turkey and the Czech Republic, What are your thoughts on the coming get-together with Team Sweden?

ZLATAN: "It will be nice to come home."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.20 | PSG-Monaco 0-2

TITLE SECURED - MONACO WAS HUNGRIER

Motivation beats class.

No matter if you are PSG.

With the title already secured PSG lost 0-2 against a hungrier Monaco.

 

FULL GAME REPORT.

2016.03.19 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS BEFORE PSG-MONACO

PSG play Monaco at home on Sunday night in the first game since the Ligue 1-title was won. Read Zlatan's thoughts before the game and his feelings about being drawn against Man City in Champions League.

 

Tomorrow, you face Monaco, second in the league as the already decided Ligue 1 continues. What do you think of the match?

ZLATAN: " It's the first match at home as official champions. So it will be fun."

The match tomorrow is, as you say, the first match at Parc des Princes since you became champions. How do you think you will be received by the home fans?

ZLATAN: "In a positive way, with cheers and salutes."

How will it affect PSG – in both lineup and attitude – that you are already champions?

ZLATAN: "I don't know, that's the coach's job."

Yesterday, the quarterfinals in the Champions League were drawn, and once again you will face English opposition, this time Manchester City. April 6 the double-meeting starts at Parc des Princes before it's decided in Manchester, April 12. What do you think of your opponent and the upcoming quarterfinals?

ZLATAN: "Will be good matches."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.19 | psg.fr

ZLATAN + 18 OTHER PSG-PLAYERS SELECTED

Marco Verratti is still not fit enough to play and is not in Laurent Blanc's PSG-squad who are playing Monaco Sunday evening. Pastore is also missing due to a calf injury, Zlatan is in the squad.

 

PSG-squad:

AUGUSTIN Jean-Kévin
CAVANI Edinson
DAVID LUIZ
DI MARIA Angel
GEORGEN Alec
IBRAHIMOVIĆ Zlatan
KIMPEMBE Presnel
LUCAS
MARQUINHOS
MATUIDI Blaise
MAXWELL
NKUNKU Christopher
RABIOT Adrien
SIRIGU Salvatore
STAMBOULI Benjamin
THIAGO MOTTA
THIAGO SILVA
TRAPP Kevin
VAN DER WIEL Gregory

 

PSG-Monaco in Ligue 1 is played Sunday 20 March 2016 on Parc des Princes, Paris.

 

Source: psg.fr.

2016.03.18 | uefa.com

QUARTERFINALS DRAWN

Paris Saint-Germain were drawn against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal. The first game is played on Parc des Princes Wednesday 6 April 2016.

 

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS 2015/16.

Wolfsburg - Real Madrid

Barcelona - Atlético de Madrid

Bayern Münich - Benfica

PSG - Manchester City

 

Zlatan has never played Manchester City nor have they ever been in the Champions League quarterfinal. PSG start at home.

 

Wednesday 6 April 20.45.

PSG-Manchester City, Parc des Princes.

 

Tuesday 12 April 20.45.

Manchester City-PSG, Etihad Stadium.

 

Source: uefa.com.

2016.03.15 | Swedish FA

WILL PSG DRAW ONE OF THE HUGE TEAMS?

Eight teams are left in the finest tournaments of them all, UEFA Champions League. PSG is one of them, Friday 12.00 CET the quarterfinals are drawn...

 

Teams to be drawn:

 

Atlético de Madrid

 

Barcelona

 

Bayern Münich

 

Benfica

 

Manchester City

 

Paris Saint-Germain

 

Real Madrid

 

Wolfsburg

 

Game 1:2 is played 5/6 April 20.45.

Game 2:2 is played 12/13 April 20.45.

 

Source: uefa.com.

2016.03.15 | Swedish FA

UPCOMING FRIENDLIES FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM

Zlatan has been selected in Sweden manager Erik Hamrén's 24 player-big squad who are playing two friendlies in March to prepare for this summer's EURO.

 

24/3 19.45: Turkey-SWEDEN.

29/3 20.30: SWEDEN-Czech Republic.

 

Sweden-squad:

 

GOALKEEPERS.

Johannes Hopf, Genclerbirligi

Andreas Isaksson, Kasimpasa

Robin Olsen, FC Copenhagen

 

DEFENDERS.

Ludwig Augustinsson, FC Copenhagen

Mikael Lustig, Celtic

Andreas Granqvist, Krasnodar

Erik Johansson, FC Copenhagen

Alexander Milosevic, Hannover

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, Benfica

Martin Olsson, Norwich

Emil Salmonsson IFK Göteborg

 

MIDFIELDERS/ATTACKERS.

Marcus Berg, Panathinaikos

Jimmy Durmaz, Olympiakos

Albin Ekdal, Hamburg

Emil Forsberg, Leipzig

John Guidetti, Celta Vigo

Oscar Hiljemark, Palermo

Zlatan Ibrahimović, Paris Saint-Germain

Emir Kujovic, IFK Norrköping

Kim Källström, Grasshoppers

Sebastian Larsson, Sunderland

Oscar Lewicki, Malmö FF

Pontus Wernbloom, CSKA Moscow

Erkan Zengin, Trabzonspor

 

Source: Swedish FA.

2016.03.13 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS AFTER TROYES-PSG

PSG today secured the league title in the most impressive manner possible. Troyes got crushed 0-9 and Zlatan scored his 100th league goal as well as a hattrick. Read Ibra's thoughts after winning the league for the fourth consecutive season.

 

Congratulations on the gold – and thanks for the performance! The 9-0 win tonight sums up your fantastic season perfectly, you are now Champions with incredible eight rounds left to play. What do you have to say about tonight's win?

ZLATAN: "The desire to be Champions."

You have now scored 102 goals in 115 league matches. Tonight you joined the exclusive 100-goal club. What does it mean to you to have scored more than 100 goals in Paris Saint-Germain?

ZLATAN: "It means that things are going well."

In tonight's match, you delivered four goals and assisted a fifth. Which of PSG's nine goals was the most beautiful?

ZLATAN: "There were many nice goals today."

Historically early league champions and a 9-0 win. Have you ever played in a more superior team than this year's version of PSG?

ZLATAN: "No."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.13 | Troyes-PSG 0-9

ZLATAN SCORED HIS 100TH LIGUE 1-GOAL

PSG are Ligue 1 Champions 2015/16! That became clear today when PSG beat Troyes with incredible 9-0, the biggest win in Ligue 1-history. Zlatan scored his 100th Ligue 1-goal as well as a hattrick. ICI C'EST PARIS!

 

FULL GAME REPORT.

2016.03.10 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN ON ALL BRITISH & FRENCH FRONTPAGES

 

What a night.

Source: aftonbladet.se.

2016.03.09 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS AFTER CHELSEA-PSG

Zlatan scored the gamewnning goal which sent PSG through to the Champions League quarterfinal. Read his thoughts after the game.

 

Congratulations on the advancement! Tonight's match ended 2-1 for PSG, and you are now through to quarterfinals in the Champions League. What do you think of the match?

ZLATAN: "We executed a perfect match by playing our game."

You contributed to both PSG goals as you assisted the first and scored the second. What do you think of your own performance?

ZLATAN: "It felt solid."

March 18 the draw decides who you will meet in the quarterfinal. Just off the head, right after tonight's final whistle, is there an opponent you would prefer?

ZLATAN: "No preferences."

Before the match you predicted tomorrow’s headlines, ”This is Paris”. Are you still happy with your headline, or do you have another suggestion now that the match is played?

ZLATAN: "Made by Zlatan."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.09 | Chelsea-PSG 1-2 (2-4)

SCORED THE GAMEWINNING GOAL AGAINST CHELSEA

He did it. He f*cking did it. Zlatan stepped up when his team needed him the most and scored an extremely important goal. PSG knocked out Chelsea and are through to the Champions League quarterfinal!

 

FULL GAME REPORT.

2016.03.09 | psg.fr

THE STAGE IS SET...

Source: psg.fr.

2016.03.08 | psg.fr/uefa.com

PRESS CONFERENCE WITH ZLATAN

Zlatan met the press together with manager Laurent Blanc tonight and answered questions about the game, his feelings about winning Champions League, his own form and opponents Chelsea.

 

Some of Zlatan's comments:

 

On the feelings before the game...

ZLATAN: "I think we are ready. We prepared good for this game. We have been waiting for a couple of weeks. Tomorrow is the game. We have a full team, came to London today and we are here, let's play the game."

On unfinished business after last season's red card at Stamford Bridge...

ZLATAN: "I never think about revenge because every game is a new game, but hopefully I will stay on the pitch longer than last time! What happened in the past belongs in the past and this is the present."

On the prospect of playing against Diego Costa...

ZLATAN: "We want to play against the best, and if he is on the pitch then it is the best Chelsea team. But even without him Chelsea are still fantastic. The last game was not so easy for them without him, but whether he plays or not we will be up against the same quality."

On the prospect, aged 34, of retirement ..

ZLATAN: "I'm just warming up! Age is just a number and you are only as old as you feel. I feel very young because this season has so far been one of my best. I'm not worried about the future because the future looks good after the season I've had."

On his desire to win the UEFA Champions League...

ZLATAN: "When I was young the Champions League was an obsession; now I reckon whether I win it or not, it will not change me as a player. I've been lucky to win a lot of trophies. I've been lucky to play for fantastic clubs, with fantastic players. I could win the Champions League this year and I will do my best to do it, but it wouldn't change the player I am."

On how Paris are approaching the second leg, 2-1 up...

ZLATAN: "We haven't gone through anything tactical or about how we should play it – we have the advantage so it'll be a different game this time. But if we play our game we have a big chance to do what we want to. It's up to the coach how we play it. We'll do as we are told."

On the Qatari project at Paris and parallels with Chelsea...

ZLATAN: "This project began three and a half years ago. With all due respect to what had happened before, the club was essentially born the day the Qataris took over. If you look at Chelsea it was similar ten years ago; and when did they win the Champions League? It took many years. What we have done in three and a half years is amazing.

These miracles don't happen in 24 hours. It takes time. But the Qataris will chase the Champions League until they get it, with or without me. That's why I came here. It was a big challenge, I wanted to be part of it and I've done things that will be written in history books. Just give it time, you'll see."

Source: psg.fr/uefa.com.

2016.03.08 | psg.fr

ZLATAN + 20 OTHER PSG-PLAYERS SELECTED

Both Maro Verratti and Blaise Matuidi are in the squad for tomorrow but it's unclear whether they are ready to start. Zlatan is in the squad as well as all first team players except suspended Serge Aurier.

 

PSG-squad:

AUGUSTIN Jean-Kévin
CAVANI Edinson
DAVID LUIZ
DI MARIA Angel
DOUCHEZ Nicolas
IBRAHIMOVIĆ Zlatan
KIMPEMBE Presnel
KURZAWA Layvin
LUCAS
MARQUINHOS
MATUIDI Blaise
MAXWELL
PASTORE Javier
RABIOT Adrien
SIRIGU Salvatore
STAMBOULI Benjamin
THIAGO MOTTA
THIAGO SILVA
TRAPP Kevin
VAN DER WIEL Gregory
VERRATTI Marco

 

Chelsea-PSG in UEFA Champions League Round of 16 2:2 is played 9 March 2016 on Stamford Bridge, London.

 

Source: psg.fr.

2016.03.08 | magic memories

WATCH HIS 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL CL-GOALS

Tomorrow 20.45 it's that time again.

Before the important game against Chelsea we take the time to remember Zlatan's 10 most beautiful goals in his 116 games-long Champions League-career.

 

 

1. THE BOMB

23 October 2013.

Anderlecht 0-5 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

0-3 - 36rd minute | Group stage 2013/14

In this incredible game in the fall of 2013, Zlatan scored 4 goals which caused the Anderlecht-crowd to give him a standing ovation.

 

2. THE STRIKE FROM HEAVEN

7 November 2007.

INTER 4-2 CSKA Moscow.

4-2 - 75th minute | Group stage 2007/08

2007/08 was the season Ibra really started scoring in Champions League, this was a magic November-night back in 2007.

 

3. THE ARTISTIC BACKHEEL

23 October 2013.

Anderlecht 0-5 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

0-2 - 22nd minute | Group stage 2013/14.

For Zlatan this almost seems like a normal goal but judging the difficulty in pace and balance, it must be seen as a spectacular goal. The goal before #1 on this list.

 

4. THE LEFT FOOT MISSILE

18 February 2014.

Bayer Leverkusen 0-4 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

0-4 - 42nd minute | Round of 16 2013/14

Left foot wrist bombs are unusual for right footed players, also for Zlatan. 2013/14 is the season he scored most goals (10), this one came in the round of 16.

 

5. THE FIRST

17 September 2002.

AJAX 2-0 Lyon

1-0 - 11th minute | Group stage 2002/03

Zlatan's first Champions League-goal. After a tough first season in Ajax, he scored this great goal in the beginning of the second and took the first step towards becoming a big player in Zlatan.

 

6. THE BREAKTHROUGH

22 October 2003.

AJAX 1-0 Celta Vigo

1-0 - 53rd minute | Group stage 2003/04

Classic sacrificing Zlatan on the finish, amazing confidence and bravery on the breakthrough. He only played three seasons for Ajax, but will always be remembered.

 

7. THE SNIPING BEAUTY

9 December 2008.

Werder Bremen 2-1 INTER

2-1 - 88th minute | Group stage 2008/09

Something as usual as an unimportant goal for Ibra. But what a strike. Remarkable power and accuracy. Assister: Maxwell!

 

8. THE SLEDGEHAMMER

23 November 2010.

Auxerre 0-2 MILAN

0-1 - 64th minute | Group stage 2010/11

Zlatan scored his first goal for Milan against Auxerre at home. He wasn't nicer to them away, this hard shot won the game for Milan.

 

9. THE IMPORTANT LOB

31 March 2010.

Arsenal 0-2 BARCELONA

0-1 - 46th minute | Round of 16 2009/10

The season with Barcelona is the closest Zlatan has gotten to win CL. On the way to the semifinal he knocked out Arsenal on English turf with this beautiful lob.

 

10. THE PLAYFUL TOYING WITH ROBERTO CARLOS

27 November 2007.

INTER 3-0 Fenerbahçe

2-0 - 66th minute | Group stage 2007/08

Few players in the world have the confidence to stand still before legend Roberto Carlos in the penalty area this long and then teasingly place the ball in net.
Which one is your favorite?

2016.03.08 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS BEFORE CHELSEA-PSG

It's time for the most important game of the season. Chelsea-PSG on Stamford Bridge. Ibra scored in Paris. Read his thoughts before the game.

 

The match we all have been waiting for is here. Tomorrow, 20.45, you step onto Stamford Bridge for 90 deciding minutes against Hiddink's blue army. What are your thoughts about the match?

ZLATAN: "Like everyone else, I look forward to the match."

You won the last match 2-1, and with a draw or better you are through to the quarterfinal. Will your focus be on defending your lead, or what instructions do you have from Laurent Blanc?

ZLATAN: "No instructions yet."

”Zlatan wants to be the savior” and ”Ibra has never been better”. Before big matches, like the match tomorrow, news media is filled with headlines and articles about you and your team. Do you at all read what they write about you, and how does it affect you?

ZLATAN: "Nope, there is no time for that. I have better things to do."

If you could choose the headline for the sports papers and news stands around Europe on Thursday morning – what would it say?

ZLATAN: "This is Paris."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.05 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS AFTER PSG-MONTPELLIER

Ibra started on the bench, came in and played 30 minutes against Montpellier tonight but like whole of PSG he failed to score. It was clear that the game against Chelsea was in the PSG-players' mind, now they can fully focus. Read Zlatan's thoughts after the game.

 

PSG got 0-0 against Montpellier at home on Parc des Princes. What's your opinion of tonight's match?

ZLATAN: "It was alright."

You started on the bench, and got on in the 60th minute. What do you think of your 30 minute performance?

ZLATAN: "I tried to create chances."

Despite higher possession you draw in scoring chances. What are the reasons for PSG not getting it in the net tonight?

ZLATAN: "The most important thing is to try."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.05 | PSG-Montpellier 0-0

PSG DREW AGAINST MONTPELLIER

Four days before Chelsea it was obvious PSG weren't able to maximize their performance against Montpellier tonight.

Several key players were out of the team and the needed extra power just wasn't there.

PSG only got 0-0, but the result could not mean less.

Now: focus on Chelsea on Wednesday.

 

FULL GAME REPORT.

2016.03.05 | psg.fr

ZLATAN + 18 OTHER PSG-PLAYERS SELECTED

Montpellier visit Parc des Princes in the last game before Chelsea on Wednesday. Verratti and Matuidi are not in the squad, but Di Maria and all other first team-players (except suspended Aurier) including Zlatan are available.

 

PSG-squad:

AUGUSTIN Jean-Kévin
CAVANI Edinson
DAVID LUIZ
DI MARIA Angel
IBRAHIMOVIĆ Zlatan
KIMPEMBE Presnel
KURZAWA Layvin
LUCAS
MARQUINHOS
MAXWELL
NKUNKU Christopher
PASTORE Javier
RABIOT Adrien
SIRIGU Salvatore
STAMBOULI Benjamin
THIAGO SILVA
THIAGO MOTTA
TRAPP Kevin
VAN DER WIEL Gregory

 

PSG-Montpellier in Ligue 1 is played Saturday 5 March on Parc des Princes, Paris.

 

Source: psg.fr.

2016.03.04 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS BEFORE PSG-MONTPELLIER

Only one game before the Champions League-return against Chelsea on Wednesday. PSG are 23 points before Monaco with 10 games left in Ligue 1, so the title should soon be PSG's. Read Zlatan's thoughts before PSG-Montpellier tomorrow.

 

Tomorrow, it's time for the 29th match of Ligue 1 this year at home against Montpellier. Montpellier has won three straight matches and their self-confidence is high before the meeting with PSG. What do you think of the match?

ZLATAN: "It will be a difficult match, but we really want a win, so we win the league a.s.a.p."

You were involved in two of PSG's goals in the last match, and your impressive season just keeps going. How is the form, and how does the body feel?

ZLATAN: "It feels really good."

You won your last meeting with Montpellier 1-0 after a goal by Blaise Matuidi. Matuidi had to leave the pitch with injury problems in the last match, and the question is if he can play the upcoming match against Chelsea. Any update on his injury?

ZLATAN: "No, I don't know his status yet."

You still have the opportunity to win five titles this season; the Super Cup, Ligue 1, the League Cup, the French Cup, and off course the Champions League. What do you think of your chances to make history and win all five?

ZLATAN: "It's still possible."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.04 | tropheesunfp.com

NOMINATED TO 'LIGUE 1 PLAYER OF THE MONTH'

Zlatan was selected 'PSG Player of the month' in February.

He is now also nominated to 'Ligue 1 Player of the month', together with Ousmane Dembélé, Rennes and Guillaume Gillet, Nantes. Ibra previously received the award for November.

 

You can vote for Zlatan HERE.

 

The award is governed by UNFP (Union Nationale des Footballeurs professionnels).

 

Source: tropheesunfp.com.

2016.03.03 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS AFTER SAINT ÉTIENNE-PSG

Zlatan was involved in the two first goals against Saint-Étienne and PSG went through to the Semifinal as expected. Read Zlatan's thoughts after the game.

 

Tonight (last night), you won 3-1 against Saint-Etienne and advance to semifinal in the French Cup. What do you think of the win?

ZLATAN: "Our goal is to repeat what we accomplished last season, and that means that we had to win."

You were very much involved in PSG's first two goals. Tell us about them.

ZLATAN: "The first goal; I pass forward to Cavani so he gets free. The second; I play the ball from the side and it's a goal."

A disappointed Blaise Matuidi had to leave the pitch tonight with injury problems. Any news on his status – and how would his absence affect the coming match against Chelsea?

ZLATAN: "No, I haven't heard anything yet."

You took some hits as well, and it looked like you were in pain a few times. Is it anything you feel now, after the match?

ZLATAN: "You always feel it, but you keep going anyway."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2015.03.02 | psg.fr

ZLATAN'S FEBRUARY WAS EXCELLENT

Zlatan has been voted "PSG Player of the month" for the 4th (!) consecutive month.

He received the award for November, December and January as well.

 

His February was if possible even better than his January.

• He started off the month with scoring a goal and having an assist in both wins against Lorient and Marseille in the league.

• He scored twice against Lyon in the Cup.

• He scored in the first game against Chelsea in the Champions League.

• And he displayed a tremendous performance against Reims where he scored twice and had two assists.

 

TOTAL.

6 games: 7 goals + 4 assists.

 

The fans have been voting on psg.fr and Ibra won before Kevin Trapp and Lucas Moura.

 

Source: psg.fr

2016.02.03 | Saint Étienne-PSG 1-3

1 1/2 ASSIST FROM ZLATAN - PSG BEAT SAINT-ÉTIENNE

Paris Saint-Germain did what they had to and bounced back after the loss against Lyon. Zlatan assisted to one goal and semi-assisted to another when they beat Saint-Étienne in the French cup and moved on to the semifinal. Lucas came on and scored a beautiful gamewinning goal.

 

FULL GAME REPORT.

2016.02.03 | Zlatan Unplugged

ZLATAN'S THOUGHTS BEFORE SAINT ÉTIENNE-PSG

Only two games before the return against Chelsea, a quarterfinal in the French Cup awaits. Ibra has the second highest goal average of his career, 0.86 goals/game and is most certainly eager to keep scoring, especially after the loss against Lyon. Read his thoughts before tonight's game.

 

Tomorrow you will play the quarter finals of the French Cup, against Saint-Etienne at Stade Geoffroy Guichard. What do you think of the match?

ZLATAN: "It's an important game for us."

Your last match was your first loss of the season in the leage, away against Lyon. How does the defeat affect your game tomorrow?

ZLATAN: " It doesn't affect us. We keep looking forward and it is a different game tomorrow."

Saint-Etienne is the team that PSG has faced the most times during the last four years – no less than 16 times. You yourself have scored 14 goals in 12 games against the club. How does it affect you as players, that the teams have played each other so frequently during the last years?

ZLATAN: "It isn't really anything we think about."

After the game against Lyon you spoke about how you felt worn and tired after a week of hard training sessions. How do you feel today – and will you be part of the match squad tomorrow?

ZLATAN: "No, not worn or tired, I spoke about not feeling fresh. There is a big difference. I am walking on clouds, that's how my body feels today."

Source: Zlatan Unplugged.

2016.03.02 | psg.fr

ZLATAN + 17 OTHER PSG-PLAYERS SELECTED

Time for PSG to bounce back after the first league loss of the season against Lyon. Tonight they play Saint-Étienne in the Coupe de France Quarterfinal. Both Di Maria and Verratti are still unavailable, Zlatan is in the squad.

 

PSG-squad:

AUGUSTIN Jean-Kévin
CAVANI Edinson
DAVID LUIZ
IBRAHIMOVIĆ Zlatan
GEORGEN Alec
KURZAWA Layvin
LUCAS
MARQUINHOS
MATUIDI Blaise
MAXWELL
NKUNKU Christopher
PASTORE Javier
RABIOT Adrien
SIRIGU Salvatore
STAMBOULI Benjamin
THIAGO SILVA
THIAGO MOTTA
TRAPP Kevin

 

Saint-Étienne-PSG in the French Cup Quarterfinal is played 21.05 on Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France.

 

Source: psg.fr.