It would be a huge shame if this did result in the end of Zlatan’s illustrious career.Īs things stand, the striker is still expected to play for Sweden at Euro 2020 this summer. "But of course continue to push for clarity in Fifa's regulations as there is frankly a lot of ambiguity in how it should be interpreted." Swedish FA general secretary Hakan Sjjstrand, meanwhile, said this week: "I do not speculate on possible sanctions. It's a company with Swedish roots, the founders are from my home town and they are true challengers who really wants to do things differently.” The AC Milan superstar, 39, took to Twitter tonight to question why his likeness is being used in the popular video game. “With Bethard, there was something different. ZLATAN IBRAHMOVIC has called for an investigation into FIFA 21, alleging that EA Sports ‘used his name and face without permission’. “I have obviously been intensively courted by betting companies throughout my career, but up until now I have not been presented to anything that has triggered me,” he said at the time. Zlatan was first announced as an ambassador and co-owner of Bethard in 2018. In 25 appearances for AC Milan this season, Ibra has netted 17 goals.
Zlatan retired from international football in 2016 before making a shock return to the Sweden team in March.ĭespite his advancing years, the striker is still a hugely effective goalscorer. The original report also details that the Swedish Football Association have been aware of the issue for three years and it is the reason why the world-class forward wasn’t called up for the 2018 World Cup.
The Sun claim FIFA’s ethical rules state that anyone who violates the rules faces a fine and a ban from all football-related activities for a maximum of three years.