Old teammates, coaches and a packed Friends arena welcomed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the pitch after the match against Serbia.
The 12-time Ballon d’Or winner received a framed national team shirt with the number 122 on the back (the number of caps he played) and then gave a speech – thanking everyone for their support during his career.
Men’s national football team
Sweden fell against Serbia – before the tribute to Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Emil Forsberg twisted Zlatan’s shirt: “A memory for life”
– To the younger generation, I want to say: “dare to dream big”. If you don’t have the strength to dream big, lean on my journey and take strength from it. I am living proof that nothing is impossible, no matter where you come from.
Watch the tribute to Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the player above!