Most Controversial Moments Of Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan is known for his skill and ability on the football pitch, but he is also known for his fiery personality and his tendency to speak his mind and that has created most controversial moments of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic is a player who is not afraid to speak his mind or stand up for himself on the pitch. His savage moments, including insulting Pep Guardiola, calling out Marco Materazzi, and scoring spectacular goals, have made him one of the most entertaining and controversial players in football history.

While he has been criticized for his behavior at times, Ibrahimovic remains a legend of the game. He is, if not all the times, but sometimes respected for his talent and his passion for the sport. Here are five of the most historic moments of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career:

Insulting Pep Guardiola

🎙 | "When you buy me, you are buying a Ferrari. If you drive a Ferrari you put premium petrol in the tank, you hit the motorway and you step on the gas. Guardiola filled up with diesel and took a spin in the countryside. He should have bought a Fiat."

Zlatan on Pep. pic.twitter.com/Ds0wyH5bun

— ΛROUND THE GROUNDS (@ArndTheGrnds) June 4, 2023

In his autobiography, "I am Zlatan," Ibrahimovic revealed that he had a contentious relationship with Pep Guardiola when they were both at Barcelona.

In one incident, Ibrahimovic claimed that Guardiola had insulted him during a training session, saying, "You have no balls." In response, Ibrahimovic reportedly shouted back, "You don't have any balls either."

This incident highlighted the tension between the two men and Ibrahimovic's willingness to stand up for himself in the face of criticism.

Scoring a Bicycle Kick Against England

In a 2012 friendly match between Sweden and England, Ibrahimovic scored one of the most spectacular goals in football history.

Throw back to when Zlatan Ibrahimovich scored the craziest bicycle kick in football history. pic.twitter.com/aLLsV97sRJ

— Mikael Madridista (@MikaelMadridsta) June 4, 2023

With Sweden trailing 2-1 in the 90th minute, Ibrahimovic scored a stunning bicycle kick from 30 yards out that sailed over the goalkeeper's head and into the net.

The goal was a moment of genius from Ibrahimovic and cemented his status as one of the most talented and audacious players in the game.

Calling out Pep Guardiola Again

In 2019, Ibrahimovic made headlines when he criticized Guardiola again, this time for his performance as Manchester City's manager. In an interview with the Mirror, Ibrahimovic said, "He's not a man, he's a coward. He's a little baby who's been pampered all his life."

Pep bought Zlatan from Inter for €45mil + Eto'o only to loan Zlatan out a year later and sell him to AC Milan for €24mil. worst deal ever and no one can convince me otherwise lol. https://t.co/tuKAOCyKek

— mufc billy 👹🇾🇪 (@vibesnotactics) May 29, 2023

The comments were a clear swipe at Guardiola's perceived arrogance and his tendency to be confrontational with players.

Confronting Marco Materazzi

In a 2010 match between AC Milan and Inter Milan, Ibrahimovic had a heated exchange with Inter defender Marco Materazzi. Ibrahimovic accused Materazzi of insulting his wife and family, and the two men had to be separated by teammates and officials.

The incident highlighted Ibrahimovic's passionate nature and his willingness to stand up for himself and his family, even in the face of provocation.

Scoring Four Goals Against Anderlecht

In a 2013 Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Anderlecht, Ibrahimovic put on a clinic, scoring four goals in a 5-0 victory. The goals were a showcase of Ibrahimovic's skill and versatility, as he scored with both feet and his head and from a range of distances.

The performance was a reminder of Ibrahimovic's ability to dominate matches and his importance to his team's success.