Zlatan: I'd Have Sent Someone to the Hospital in France's Win Over Paraguay
Football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised France’s composure in their 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay, admitting he would’ve struggled with their relentless provocation. A Kylian Mbappé penalty in the 70th minute secured France’s place in the quarter-finals. The match was marred by aggressive tactics and what Ibrahimovic called “dirty tricks” from Paraguay. Analysing on Fox Sports, Zlatan said he would have earned multiple red cards and possibly “sent someone to the hospital” if subjected to such physical play. He hailed France’s response—staying calm, smiling, and letting their performance silence critics—as a sign of true championship mentality.
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