Ibrahimovic midwater

Third Group 1 playoff of the World Cup 2010 Europe zone, Sweden will not participate in the global event in South Africa next June. Preceded by Denmark and Portugal in their pool, and the Scandinavians have deferred their ambitions on the continental Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. But the qualifying campaign and a possible final stage in this competition could be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, forward associative FC Barcelona, which is considering a possible international retirement.

Her counter could be terminated at 62 appearances for 22 goals in the national jersey of Team Sweden. At 28, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has decided to step back to a point on his future in a selection now coached by Erik Hamrén, who succeeded Lars Lagerback, who resigned his post after a bitter defeat in the playoffs for the Cup 2010 World.

The international career of "Ibra" brackets

Opposed to Portugal and Denmark in Group 1 of the qualifications of the Europe, Sweden has actually missed a chance to validate his ticket for the next world by finishing 3rd in his group. With a record of five victories and three draws and two defeats, the Swedish selection will not see the soil of South Africa next June. And despite his superstar status, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is considering follow-up to his international career.

Landed in Barcelona from Inter Milan last summer, the striker is now 28 years old and wonder if it will always be in perfect condition to help his national team to qualify for Euro 2012 and, most importantly, bring in a possible finals. In 2012, former Interis will then have 31 years. The new coach of Sweden has at least recognized this into account when to announce its selection for the friendly match against Italy on 18 November.

Under pressure Zlatan?

Obviously interviewed on the subject, Erik Hamrén has confirmed the information in columns Fotbollskanalen: "I spoke with him and he confirmed that he had doubts about his future in the jersey of the team National. And until such time he decides, I will call more for play selection. You can lead a horse to water but if it did not want to drink ... As manager It's important that players have motivation. For me, the most important thing is to put all his heart to do what you want done. "

Silent on the subject, FCB striker left his agent to dot the "i" in the Swedish press. "A player's rank Zlatan should have the right to reflect calmly without him puts the pressure this way," said Mino Raiola and the Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet, before replying directly to the coach: "I acted differently. This may aggravate the situation. " Author of 9 achievements in 19 games in all competitions with Barcelona after Zlatan Ibrahimovic had obviously the potential for travel to Sweden's status as claiming the final stages of continental competitions. But when the heart does not ...

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