AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a new deal at the club that will see him play for the Italian Serie A giants beyond the age of 40.
The 39-year-old Sweden national team icon turns 40 later this year and he has signed a one-year extension to his Milan contract that was initially expected to run out this summer.
Sweden national team centre back Victor Lindelof was one of the standout players for Manchester United as they claimed a good win over neighbours Manchester City in their Premier League clash earlier on Sunday. Sweden player Lindelof was rock solid at the back for Manchester United as he helped his team to keep a clean sheet during the game, which ended in a 2-0 away win for the Red Devils. Victor Lindelof has formed a good centre back partnership with club skipper Harry Maguire and the two players were crucial to the result earned at the Etihad Stadium against hosts Manchester City. Sweden national team defender Victor Lindelof and the other players restricted Manchester City to few chances and that formed the basis for a third league win at Manchester City for Manchester United. The Red Devils were able to put spanner in the works of the winning run by Manchester City. The Premier League leaders had gone on a run of 21 wins in all competitions since December 2020 and were favourites to make it 22 wins on the bounce against Manchester United in the derby but the Red Devils had other ideas. Manchester United are unbeaten away from home in the league this term and they were able to maintain that record with the latest win in the Manchester Derby away from home in the league.
Manchester United are reportedly keen to sign a new defender when the transfer window reopens in the summer. This is according to the report from the stables of popular media portal ESPN. It was revealed that the Red Devils have lined up five defenders and are hopeful of signing at least one of those five defenders in the summer. The new defender is expected to replace Sweden national team player Victor Lindel of in the Manchester United starting XI for next season. Sweden player Lindelof has been criticised by a lot of Manchester United fans for his inconsistent displays at the heart of the defence this season.
Sweden national team shot stopper Robin Olsen was the standout player for Everton during their Carabao Cup defeat at the hands of Manchester United. Everton hosted the Red Devils in a Carabao Cup quarterfinal encounter at Goodison Park with a place in the last four of the competition up for grabs. In the end, the Toffees were dumped out of the cup competition after their opponents scored two late goals. Until that point, Sweden international Robin Olsen had impressed in the Everton goal as he kept his team in the game with some excellent saves in the first half. He denied Manchester United striker EdinsonCavani on several occasions in the first half but he could do nothing about the opening goal of the game from the same player.
Sweden football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has provided a timely boost for AC Milan on the injury front after he returned to training after an injury layoff. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been one of the best players in the Italian Serie A this season even at the veteran age of 39 and his undoubtedly the push behind Milan and their quest to win the Italian Serie A title this season.
France have been exciting in the international break and have clearly enjoyed themselves in just their second UEFA Nations League season. Evidently, the current World Cup holders have already secured a spot in the playoffs despite having a game in hand.
According to the press release, Sweden is going to host the first international blind football competition in the year 2021. All the matches will be played in Stockholm. The tournament name will be Euro Challenge Cup.
This tournament will be played from June 16 to 20. According to the statement, a tournament is a development event that is aimed just like emerging countries and it will offer them a chance to properly take the initial step towards hosting the blind football tournament. This tournament is a key part of the UEFA sponsored and it will be properly hosted by Parasport Sweden.
Mikel Arteta has revealed his wish for experienced defender David Luiz to remain at the club. The former Chelsea defender is out of contract at the end of the season and there are reports that he could move to another club.
According to a report, Manchester United have set the asking price for on loan defender Chris Smalling. The England international has been attracting interest from clubs in the Premier league. While Roma have also considered getting the player on a permanent deal.
The Premier League is considered to be one of the two top competitions in Europe, other being the La Liga known as the Spanish first division championship. Over the years, the top-flight from England have shown a trend of introducing some of the young best players in the world to the magnificent stage. Earlier, it has been seen that the best players from different parts of the world have been successful because of their level of performance in international competitions. Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Theo Walcott, among others, have already ignited the fire of the league in the past. All of them have been able to show extraordinary talent at a very young age.
