Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires from football aged 41

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Sunday he had decided to end his football career aged 41.

The striker's AC Milan contract expires at the end of June and he had already announced he would not be renewing it following an injury-plagued season.

But the Swedish legend announced on Sunday that "the time has come to say goodbye to football".

A clearly emotional Ibrahimovic was serenaded by the Milan fans who held up a large Tifo spelling out 'Godbye' and was then given a guard of honour by his team-mates as he left the pitch.

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[Victor_]

This guy's longevity is often overlooked. He played in the same era as R9 Cafu Maldini Nedved, Henry Nesta Cannavaro

[lewdogzombies]

Most players retire at about 35 but this guy decide to play football for another 6 years. Zlatan really is the GOAT

[juliantsenkov]

Football won't be the same without him as a player

[ZaidRBLX]

This is heartbreaking, he was a youngster with so much talent. Its so sad that football retired from him.

[KhaledTheSaudiHawkII]

My man should be free to be 24/7 on TV. I’d watch him all day long, on repeat.

[Cypex.]

“ I came like a king and left like a legend.”

- Zlatan Ibrahimovic

[Jamspoon]

This mans career started when i was born. Never knew football without him lol. Legend of the sport always be one of my favourites

[sachajattpunjabi]

Zlatan is a legend just shame didn't win CL. But guy was a beast. That bicycle kick for Sweden from way out the box was one of the best goals ever scored

[adarbarrush]

Just wished he had retired last season with a title and not injured. Hugely underrated and a great player and character

[MUHAMMADTAUFIQBINMOHAMEDSATHIK]

Such A Sad Day For The World As One Of The Legend In The Game Is Retiring. The World Will Never Forget You Zlatan 😭

[stevenmah]

Zlatan doesn't to say, he prove to everyone that he still can do something, help Milan to win title when he came back, his motivation on & off the pitch that help youngster, his mindset really lit up the spirit of Milan & fans, you couldn't neglect his contribution wherever he goes, truly a legend that never forget

[charlesapana]

Yeah unforgettable memories, such warrior

[dkexpat]

What a man, player and father. I hope he get's the best retirement ever. Love from Denmark, even though you send my country on retirement prematurely.

[Pipermillen]

His unbelievable goal against England is proberbly the greatest goal of all time what a player

[Flypidge]

Zlatan is up there for his uniqueness alone. What he did for United in that short spell was class. Great player with a great attitude.

[A-Kaila]

no doubt, an all time great, there are no replicas of Zlatan, extremely unique & special talent 👏👏👏

[Razzas]

He will go down as one of the most best strikers in the world. He was absolute beast in his prime. Much respect to the fella.💪💪

[gwd]

It was actually 14 league titles. He and the other Juventus players at the time were not responsible for the match-fixing

[ahmetgeril]

I can't believe it, he wanted to play for Sweden in 2026. I guess it's the knees. The man is a legend.

[Mosf]

Zlatan isn't going to miss football. Football is going to miss Zlatan.