Ibrahimovic: I don’t miss the Ballon d’Or, it’s the Ballon d’Or that misses me

Recognized for the controversial remarks he has made through the years, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has made one other hilarious remark relating to the truth that he has by no means gained the Ballon d’Or.

The AC Milan striker pressured that, in his opinion, it’s him who ought to be thought-about because the most interesting participant on the planet, regardless of by no means having obtained the prize.

“I do not miss the Ballon d’Or, the Ballon d’Or misses me,” Ibrahimovic advised France Soccer.

“All of us desire a trophy that claims you’re the finest on the planet, however deep down I believe I’m the perfect participant on the planet. It will be prestigious to win it, however the voters determine.”

Ibrahimovic went on to say that having not gained a Champions League trophy does not make him an unsuccessful participant.

“Do you assume I’d have been a greater participant if I had gained it?” questioned Zlatan.

“If I had gained it, it might have been fantastic. I did not win it, however that does not make me a worse participant.

“It is like those that inform me: ‘Zlatan, you did not win the World Cup, you are not a superb participant.’

“Okay. It is simpler to win a World Cup once you’re French than if you find yourself Swedish. Then, to return to the Champions League [question], the longer you wait, the extra nice it’s to win it, proper?

“I nonetheless have the goalscoring means. I wish to win it. At membership [level] I gained every little thing besides the Champions League. However I’m not complaining, as a result of I’ve completed greater than many others. I’m joyful.”

The 39-year-old has admitted that regardless of being extraordinarily assured on and off the pitch, his feelings make him susceptible at instances.

“I’ve feelings, my weak aspect, issues that damage me,” famous Ibrahimovic.

“I’m not Hulk. I’m not Superman. You see me on the pitch being all the time assured, outdoors too, however I’ve a fragile aspect.

“I’ve my weaknesses, my feelings. It’s pure. If you get to know me, I’ve a giant coronary heart; when you do not, you hate me.”