Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that he will
retire from international football at the end of Euro 2016.
The 34-year-old has scored 62 goals in 115 appearances for
his country but has struggled to make an impact at the tournament, failing to
score in Sweden’s first two Group E games against the Republic of Ireland and
Italy. With Erik Hamrén’s side managing only one point in the group so far,
Ibrahimovic’s last appearance for them could be against Belgium in Nice on
Wednesday, although the forward hopes that will not be the case.
“The last game for Sweden at the Euros will be my last game
for Sweden. I hope it is not tomorrow,” Ibrahimovic said on Tuesday. “I will
not play at the Olympics so I hope we go as far as possible here. Either way, I
will not end disappointed. I am very proud to be captain of Sweden.
“I want to thank all the supporters who have helped me
achieve what I have done. Wherever I go I will always bring the Swedish flag
with me and be proud of it. I will never be disappointed. Thank you everyone.”
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