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Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked about Mino Raiola during press conference after retirement speech

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Published 09:43 5 Jun 2023 GMT+1

Zlatan Ibrahimovic joked about Mino Raiola during press conference after retirement speech

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was asked about Mino Raiola's passing following his retirement.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a hilarious quip about Mino Raiola when he was asked about the effect his former agent had on his decision to retire.

Ibrahimovic called time on his legendary career following AC Milan's 3-1 victory over Verona on Sunday.

He was reduced to tears as he delivered an emotional speech and even poked fun at Verona fans who booed him during his moment.

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The 41-year-old spoke to the press after his on-field retirement speech, where he was asked about the late Raiola.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Mino Raiola to sign for Barcelona. Image: Alamy
Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Mino Raiola to sign for Barcelona. Image: Alamy

The football agent, who represented the likes of Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba, looked after Ibrahimovic's career.

The Swede was asked what effect Raiola's tragic passing had on his decision to walk away from football to which he brilliantly replied: "If he was here, I’d continue playing because he wanted the commission. Sorry, Mino, but it’s the truth!"

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Ibrahimovic added: "I used to be scared when journalists asked by about my future, but now I can accept it, I'm ready.

"I've been doing this all my life. Football made me a man. It allowed me to know people I otherwise would never have known. I've travelled the world thanks to football. It's all thanks to football."

Speaking to the San Siro crowd, he said: "I say goodbye to football but not to you.

"There are too many emotions for me right now. Forza Milan and goodbye.

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"The first time I came here you gave me happiness, the second time you gave me love.

"You welcomed me with open arms, you made me feel at home, I will be a Milanista for the rest of my life."

Ibrahimovic enjoyed a remarkable career which spanned over 24 years, playing for the likes of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.

He scored a staggering 511 goals during his career, winning a host of trophies.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy/AC Milan

Topics: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AC Milan, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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