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Zlatan sees red after slapping opponent in the face

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off against Montreal Impact
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off against Montreal Impact

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for slapping Michael Petrasso during the first half of Los Angeles Galaxy's Major League Soccer clash with Montreal Impact.

The former Sweden striker took offence to Petrasso standing on his foot while marking him, contact which appeared accidental, and retaliated in the 40th minute at the Stade Saputo.

Ibrahimovic slapped Petrasso in the side of the head before going down holding his foot, but the referee sent the incident to the Video Assistant Referee.

While Petrasso was only booked, Ibrahimovic was shown a straight red card for violent conduct with the scores still goalless. 

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