Soccer-Ibra ready to pass torch to Elanga's generation as World Cup looms


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 23 Mar 2022

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Empoli - San Siro, Milan, Italy - March 12, 2022 AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's all-time record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic is preparing to pass the torch to a new generation of young players such as Anthony Elanga as his side prepare for their World Cup playoff semi-final against the Czech Republic on Thursday.

The 40-year-old striker recalled playing with the Manchester United winger's father Joseph for Malmo FF over 20 years ago and he is now sharing a dressing room with his son.

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