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‘Villain’ Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ready to Die After ‘Smashing James Bond’ in Film Franchise Worth Billions

Published 10/07/2023, 3:20 AM EDT

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s interview with Piers Morgan has received a lot of attraction in the soccer sphere. The former Swedish striker speaks on a multitude of things as he got candid and talks about what he’s been trying out lately. Among them, he disclosed is his newfound fascination with acting. The former AC Milan player says in the future he might even try smashing James Bond. As Morgan asked for more details, Zlatan Ibrahimovic spilled some beans about his possible upcoming endeavor.

Ibrahimovic and Morgan shared a moment of pure delight as the presenter posed intriguing questions to Zlatan, such as, “Is the thrill of intimacy superior to the joy of scoring a goal?” However, it was Ibrahimovic’s quick-witted and clever rejoinder that left many in fits of laughter, with tears of amusement streaming down their faces.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic recently retired from professional soccer. He bid his adieu to AC Milan and their supporters nearly 3 months ago. Since then Ibra shares that he has worked on many different things and projects. One thing that surely irked his curiosity was acting. To that, Morgan then said that he could see him playing a James Bond villain in a film franchise worth billions.

The ex-Manchester United striker with a smile on his face said, “I would smash James Bond but he could win in the end and I’m okay with that. But during the movie, I would smash him, and then probably I would lay somewhere 2m under the ground.” Classic Zlatan!

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Piers then tells Zlatan that he has a severe face and thinks he could be a good villain. Zlatan approved as he replied, “I think also because of my English. I sound like, I don’t know, maybe a criminal Russian type so it could be. But I’m interested, I’m curious now like to see how it works and why not?”

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The conversation between Ibrahimovic and Morgan was filled with funny moments. Cooling off the tensions after asking severe questions Morgan questions Zlatan about what he thinks is better scoring a goal or having s*x. Ibra then tackles this question in Zlatan style. The question asked by Morgan excited fans as they thought it had a striking similarity with Cristiano Ronaldo’s career choice.

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Ibrahimovic makes his pick by drawing similarities with CR7

The interview with Zlatan quickly caught the attention of viewers worldwide when Morgan posed a rather unconventional question. Morgan asked Ibrahimovic if he believed that s*x was better than scoring a goal. Without hesitation, Ibrahimovic retorted with his trademark confidence, asserting that s*x was undoubtedly superior. He further claimed anyone thinking otherwise must have a problem.

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This wasn’t the first time Piers Morgan had posed such a question to a soccer superstar. Cristiano Ronaldo had also graced the show earlier and discussed his iconic bicycle kick goal. In a surprising twist, Morgan asked Ronaldo the same question, with a touch of humor. Ronaldo playfully responded, “Better than s*x? No. With my Geo, no!”

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These candid and humorous responses from both soccer legends left the audience amused and generated considerable buzz in the media. In the interview, Ibra tackled more questions related to his life and, the current state of Manchester United and delved into the intricacies of the sport. What was your favorite part of the interview? Let us know in the comments below.

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Neil Banerjee is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in media studies, he possesses a deep appreciation for the intricacies, the strategies and the awe-inspiring nature of the beautiful game, firmly believing that a variety of factors underpin each match. As a devoted Chelsea fan, Neil's passion extends to diving into the stories that surround the club and finding intriguing narratives.
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