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Ibrahimovic is proving a popular addition to the United squad

Jose: 'Friendly' Zlatan bringing more than goals

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is playing a pivotal role in creating a friendly atmosphere in the Manchester United dressing room, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Soccer • 30 Jul 16

Paul Pogba has long been rumoured to be heading for Old Trafford

United's Pogba hunt drags on as Ibra set for debut

Manchester United's pursuit of Paul Pogba looks set to drag on for a few more days with no deal yet in place with Juventus.

Soccer • 30 Jul 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic handed Man United No 9 shirt

New Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed the number nine shirt for the forthcoming season - relegating previous incumbent Anthony Martial to number 11.

Soccer • 21 Jul 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been afforded extra time to get over his exertions from Euro 2016

Ibrahimovic to miss United's trip to China

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not heading to China on Manchester United's pre-season tour.

Soccer • 19 Jul 16

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is United's third big summer signing

Man United swoop for Dortmund's Mkhitaryan

Manchester United have signed Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund, the German club have announced.

Soccer • 02 Jul 16

Ibrahimovic is officially a United player

Zlatan: Joining United was an 'easy' decision

New signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits it was an easy decision to say yes to Manchester United and Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 01 Jul 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is coming to the Premier League

Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan look set for United

Manchester United appear on the verge of making two new signings as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan edge closer to moves to Old Trafford.

Soccer • 30 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for his country against Ireland at Euro 2016

Ibrahimovic proud after Sweden curtain call

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career did not end in a blaze of glory at the European Championship but the striker said he was proud to have represented Sweden at the tournament.

Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'The last game (at Euro 2016) will be my last for Sweden.'

Zlatan to hang up boots with Sweden after Euros

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced that he will retire from international football at the end of Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16

Wes Hoolahan and Jeff Hendrick close down Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Analysis: Ireland wilt but refuse to break

In the heat of a pulsating Paris battle, the Republic of Ireland showed heart, desire and composure.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Hamann believes Ireland can nullify the threat of Swedish star Ibrahimovic

Hamann confident Ireland will make winning start

RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann is “quietly confident” that the Republic of Ireland will get their European Championship campaign off to a winning start against Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 11 Jun 16

Thierry Henry's handball assist ended Ireland's hopes of qualifying for World Cup 2010

O'Shea out to make new memories at Stade de France

John O'Shea is refusing to be haunted by the memory of Ireland's World Cup play-off heartache at the Stade de France as he prepares to return there with the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Euro 2016 • 08 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has long expressed a desire to play in the Premier League

Ibrahimovic could leave camp to sign for United

Sweden coach Erik Hamren has revealed that captain and record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be allowed to leave the squad's Euro 2016 training camp to sign for Manchester United.

Euro 2016 • 04 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks bound for Old Trafford

Reports: Ibrahimovic ready to sign for United

Manchester United are close to signing Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, reports said on Friday.

Soccer • 03 Jun 16

Jose Mourinho (L) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their Inter Milan days

Ibrahimovic: Mourinho going to United a great move

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signalled a move to Manchester United could be on the cards.

Soccer • 26 May 16

Ibrahimovic's Sweden will meet Ireland again at Euro 2016 in France

Zlatan on Premier League move and Euro 2016

Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hinted at a move to the Premier League and promised big things to come in his career - which includes a Euro showdown with Ireland this summer

Soccer • 19 Apr 16

Ibrahimovic has won trophies with Ajax, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Barcelona and PSG

Mata would welcome Zlatan at Manchester United

Juan Mata would welcome the prospect of Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining him at Manchester United.

Soccer • 23 Mar 16

Liam Brady: 'This guy doesn't fear anything... He's just a big, big player, a wonderful talent.

VIDEO: Giles, Brady & Dunphy on dangers of Zlatan

Liam Brady has warned nothing fazes Sweden's mercurial striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he led Paris Saint-Germain to a swaggering victory against Chelsea in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 10 Mar 16

Italy manager Antonio Conte is wary of a 'very strong' Belgium side

VIDEO: Conte more wary of Belgium than Ireland

Antonio Conte believes his Italy team are ready to make a real impact at Euro 2016, but is wary of the threat a "very strong" Belgium team pose to his side's ambitions.

Soccer • 16 Dec 15

Devin Toner congratulates Johnny Sexton after scoring a try against France earlier last year

Devin Toner dismisses Sexton-Zlatan comment

Ireland "couldn't even fathom" French characterisation of Johnny Sexton as a "big-time" personality in the Zlatan Ibrahimovic mould, according to lock Devin Toner.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 07 Oct 15

Zlatan Ibrahimovic would prefer either LA or New York

Ibrahimovic keen on move to the US

Zlatan Ibrahimovic would like a move to Major League Soccer before he ends his career.

Soccer • 24 Jul 15

John Terry of Chelsea heads the ball clear before it can reach Edinson Cavani of PSG

Terry hits back over Ibrahimovic ‘babies’ jibe

Chelsea skipper John Terry has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's description of his team mates as "babies".

Soccer • 12 Mar 15

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be out of action for up to four weeks

Ibrahimovic to miss second leg with Chelsea

Injured striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be out of action for at least four weeks and will miss next Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final return leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Paris St Germain president Nasser al Khelaifi confirmed.

Soccer • 03 Apr 14

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored eight goals in the group stage

Heightened sense of awareness for PSG's Blanc

Paris St Germain will have to compensate for a lack of height on set-pieces when they face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, Laurent Blanc said.

Soccer • 18 Feb 14

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was in a typically immodest mood after Sweden missed out on the World Cup

World Cup is nothing without me: Ibrahimovic

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed the World Cup will not be worth watching without him after his side lost a play-off to Portugal.

Soccer • 20 Nov 13