Sweden beat England last night in a friendly at the Friends Arena in Stockholm. The result (4-2 for Sweden) has been eclipsed by a stellar match and a wonder goal from Ibrahimovic, only one day after the 10 goals running for best goal of the year were announced.
Steven Gerrard confessed his admiration for Ibrahiomvic’s goal after England’s defeat against Sweden yesterday. The Liverpool midfield, which celebrated its 100th international match, simply had no other words to describe Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s wonderful goal…
Steven Gerrard: “It was the best goal I have ever seen …”
Author of the 4 goals for his team, he scored an outstanding bicycle kick that will remain for the ages. A mix of martial arts and, of course, incredible football skills!
At the 91st minute, and after a poor clearance from English goalkeeper Joe Hart, Ibrahimovic jumped in the air, kung-fu style, and scored and incredible goal from 30 meters. Absolutely STUNNING
Alex, PSG teammate: “He is a fantastic player, with an extraordinary physical strength. Hopefully Zlatan will win the Ballon d’Or”
The Swedish press was obviously ecstatic this Thursday. Every superlative has been used. A daily newspaper, the ‘Expressen’ even hinted that Ibrahimovic was better than Messi
The ‘Expressen’ Newspaper: “the best player in the world”
His goal against England will in any case pass to posterity. We have gathererd some of the best goals ever scored. Do you think Ibra’s goal tops any of these?
Marco Van Basten (Netherlands) – 1988 Euro final against Russia
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) – 2010/11 Premier league against Manchester City
Rivaldo (FC Barcelona) – La liga 200/01 against Valencia CF
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 2012/13 Champions League against Ajax Amsterdam
Dennis Bergkamp (Netherlands) – 2001/02 Premier league against Newcastle
Zinédine Zidane (Real Madrid) – 2001/02 Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen
Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) – La Liga 2006/07 against Getafe