Zlatan Ibrahimovic

[Sassuolu]

There's a difference between how Eto'o ended things and how Ibra ended things. I personally think we should be indifferent to be Ibra but I wouldn't blame anyone if they boo him because they have good reason to.

 

[lonewolf19]

Alright, let us get it on Ibra. Wish you will have a bad game at the Meazza

 

[FCBarca]

There's a difference between how Eto'o ended things and how Ibra ended things. I personally think we should be indifferent to be Ibra but I wouldn't blame anyone if they boo him because they have good reason to.

Perhaps but there's far more to the story with Samu than meets the eye...One could make a very strong argument that the biggest reason he isn't a Barca player any longer has everything to with that and how he was attempting to hold the club over the barrel in his last year of his contract

 

[maxw]

Still, Samuel used his last matches in Barca to win them a Champions league final (again) and score lots of goals, while Zlatan pissed the fans off by acting so bored he could hardly stand up in the celebration match where we had just won the league, and only scored because Mourinho wouldn't let him be subbed off, and kept talking about Barca in every chance of an interview he got. (No offence to Barca)

 

[Opeum]

I'm hoping that Matrix will screw his leg.

 

[Campione]

I'm hoping that Matrix will screw his leg.

Matrix is injured so he won't have this chance.

 

[Luka]

Muntari is the next player to speak.

“Why? Because I play for Inter. One of those players who ran for Ibrahimovic, the man who thinks he won it all by himself.”

Sulley Muntari has reminded Zlatan Ibrahimovic of why he was such a success at Inter. “It was because of people like me,” said the midfielder.

Barcelona’s Ibra last week claimed that he was the secret behind the Nerazzurri’s triumphs over the last three campaigns after firing them to Scudetto glory.

It was a remark which upset a few at Appiano Gentile, a statement which Muntari believes is misleading just days before the two teams meet in the Champions League.

“Ibra says Barcelona are stronger than Inter, but I think we are stronger than they are,” the Ghanaian underlined.

“Why? Because I play for Inter. One of those players who ran for Ibrahimovic, the man who thinks he won it all by himself.”

The Swedish striker left San Siro for the European champions in the summer after Barca agreed to hand over £40m and Samuel Eto’o.

Both men have settled quickly into their new realities and will come face to face on Wednesday evening.

However, the Cameroon star, who netted in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Parma, insists the game is bigger than just two players.

“It is Inter against Barcelona, not me against Ibrahimovic,” stated Eto'o. “I’m not playing on my own out there.”

(added)


That's accurate. He HAD a good relationship.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he isn’t concerned by the reception he will receive when Barcelona take to the field against Inter on Wednesday.

Ibra will immediately come up against his ex-side in his first Champions League clash for his new club and is expected to be greeted with jeers rather than cheers in midweek.

But the Swedish international insists that the reaction of the fans who once loved him is just a minor detail and not something he is concerned about.

“I’m not interested in how the crowd reacts, it is not important,” said the former Juventus player. “It will be an enjoyable game, also because of the atmosphere that will be breathed.

“I have excellent memories of Milan, but I am happy to be back at San Siro wearing a different shirt.

“I had a good relationship with my teammates and I’ll greet them with pleasure. I have nothing against them. After all, you don’t easily forget three Scudetti in three years.”

Ibra has already impressed in his two Liga games so far seeing as he has rippled the net in both encounters.

The international, however, concedes that he still needs to improve his fitness and form for the European champions.

“The goals were a bonus, I’m more pleased with the six points from two games,” he added. “My condition needs to get better as I’m still not at 100 per cent.

“I also need to understand how the team plays and make sure that I can fit in with that. But there are great players here so that won’t be a problem.”

 

[Sassuolu]

Meh, in the end it's the pitch that will do the talking.

 

[Hammoudi]

Xavi said in a quote from soccernet.com that he heard that Zlatan is a serious guy in the locker room and awkward, but in Barca, he is joking around etc.

I guess that shows at Inter and Juventus he wasn't really really happy but was being a professional. You can tell he had a bit of an austere nature to him, but I am guessing now he is really really happy!

I have no problem with that as long as he doesn't disrespect us. I don't recall him saying anything about Juve when he left them (maybe because he didn't help them win much.)

 

[Adam]

I don't see how he has said anything bad about Inter or the other players. The "3 scudetti" comment didn't have a "I alone" feel. It's been misrepresented in the media. I know this because I've seen the Swedish interview on video where they got the quote. TBh, Muntari is a zap if he said something like that to media. I don't believe he did though. Probably media bullshit as I haven't seen it in Gazzetta.

Ibra's latest interview.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking forward to making his first return to Giuseppe Meazza on Wednesday evening since leaving Inter to join FC Barcelona in the summer after three seasons at the club.


"It will be a touching moment to go back," he told reporters on Monday evening. I feel very emotional about returning. I spent three seasons with Inter and I am delighted to have another chance to play in their stadium. It will not be easy, especially as they have strengthened this season and will make things hard for us."

Mourinho and Guardiola

Having worked with Jose Mourinho and now with Pep Guardiola, the striker explained the differences and similarities between the two. "Both of them prepare for games very conscientiously," he explained. "They look for the most information they can about the opposition in order to find ways to win. The pair have great winning mentalities and that is what has made them both so successful."

And another from goal.com, apparantly from Corriere.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Desperate To Score For Barcelona Against Inter
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When Inter host Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted he will be fully focused on the task at hand and is desperate to get on the scoresheet.

"I will do everything to score against Inter, because now I play for Barcelona," Ibrahimovic told Il Corriere dello Sport.

"I will go to San Siro to do my best, and I hope we win. People know my qualities and for me it is an obligation to win every game.

"It's normal to have to adapt [to a new club] and it's something that will come with time. For me, it's important to play and rediscover my rhythm. When I play more games, then you will see the real Zlatan."

Despite his desire to find the back of the net, the Swede conceded that Inter were one of the strongest teams in the tournament and it will not be easy to do so.

"I believe Inter are among the favourites to win the Champions League. I'm sure that they will win it one day," he stated.

 

[Luka]

You can tell he had a bit of an austere nature to him, but I am guessing now he is really really happy!

Good for him

But I have to admit I'm a little puzzled, cause I thought you should be happy, when you're playing for a club you supported as a kid

But everybody has a different definition of happines. Me, I would do almost everything, literally, to be emplyed by Inter as the smalest person, even gardener, to be part of society, watch the trainings, watch the guys from very close, watch the games at Meazza etc. But that's just me

 

[Stefan]

Good to see your back Adam.

 

[vitomins]

How could he resist...lol

 

[lonewolf19]

Good for him

But I have to admit I'm a little puzzled, cause I thought you should be happy, when you're playing for a club you supported as a kid

But everybody has a different definition of happines. Me, I would do almost everything, literally, to be emplyed by Inter as the smalest person, even gardener, to be part of society, watch the trainings, watch the guys from very close, watch the games at Meazza etc. But that's just me

So would I. How much do we actually know about his childhood though? I only remember he said everyone around him picked either Juv or Milan while he chose Inter. He did not make it sound like this is his best ever dream move and a club he supported 13 years or something. In fact, I did not think he ever stressed it when we signed him. I think he first said in while he was back in Ajax and he was simply answering a journalist question than trying to appeal himself to us.

 

[minterke]

Adam we have a bet bitch! Your not goin anywhere

 

[Luka]

Javier Znaetti.

If Barcelona are not just Messi, Inter were not only Zlatan Ibrahimovic. "I don't know how the fans will welcome him," admitted the Inter captain. "He did very well when he was here with us and we won a lot together. He was part of the team and, as always, the team won thanks to the work of everybody. Now we have Samuel Eto'o who is adapting very well and he has already scored some important goals."

 

[caelestis]

I'm hoping for at least one Ibracadabra goal and a draw between the teams tomorrow because then all would be happy

 

[caelestis]

Btw you guys are all being played by the media that wants to sell newspapers on false news. Listen to the interviews and watch the videos and translate them yourself and you will notice how much the media angle on this is to create tension. I just hope most smart people will see through that.

Btw, about the "Inter without JC" question, that off course depends on the replacement goalie. It's a no brainer to understand that a normal class goaltender is less of a change for the team vs JC than a normal class attacker would be instead of Ibra though. Whether or not that would be enough to loose the Scudettos we will never know.

 

[blackmore]

I'm hoping for at least one Ibracadabra goal and a draw between the teams tomorrow because then all would be happy

youre kidding right..?? freakin fanboy get lost....why dont u just "hope" for a barca win??

 

[Opeum]

I'm hoping for at least one Ibracadabra goal and a draw between the teams tomorrow because then all would be happy

I'm only happy when Inter win.