Milan veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic discussed his acting ambitions, his love of France and Argentina’s World Cup win.
The 41-year-old Swedish forward has not made a single appearance for the Rossoneri this season, being sidelined since May of last year following an operation on his knee. Ibrahimovic has been working hard on his recovery and is expected to return in the coming weeks.
Things have not been dull for Ibrahimovic, however, as he’s currently working on promoting the film ‘Asterix and Obelix – The Middle Kingdom’, in which he plays Caius Antivirus, Julius Caesar’s right-hand man.
Speaking to radio station France Inter, Ibrahimovic first discussed his ambitions in the world of cinema.
“For me, this film is a big thing. Football fans have known me for a long time, but this is another world.
“Becoming an actor? You never know, I’m very curious about the world of cinema! I have to thank Guillaume for this chance he gave me… but I’m not intimidated in front of the camera.”
The 41-year-old Swedish forward then reflected on his time in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain.
“I love France, I spent four years in France and took French football to a worldwide level. This isn’t arrogance, it’s confidence in one’s own means.”
He commented on Kylian Mbappe and France’s failure to defend their world title in Qatar.
“I am not worried about him, he’ll surely win another World Cup, but in Qatar I was sure Argentina would win.”
Finally, Ibrahimovic discussed the Argentinian celebrations following their World Cup win.
“Messi is considered the best player in history and will be remembered for winning the World Cup, but the others? I cannot respect, as a professional, those who behave like that.”