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When it comes off it looks fantastic but, for me, I liked the first goal more because it was history -- the first in the new arena.



This performance and that goal killed that idea stone dead. It was a cold Wednesday night in Scandinavia with league games on the weekends either side, so it perhaps wasn't a surprise that a few regulars were missing.
Ibrahimovic inspired Sweden in the inaugural match at the Friends Arena last night after But after chesting down Anders Svensson's pass and volleying home a 77th-minute equaliser, Ibrahimovic put Sweden ahead with a 30-yard free-kick before serving up the Asked if it was his best international strike, the Sweden captain replied: "No - but it's the one I've enjoyed most. Five years ago, Sweden beat England 4-2. Bagrat Aristakesian 11,783,334 views

I didn't quite realise the standard of him.

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“He’s scored one of the best goals I’ve ever seen live,” said Gerrard, whose own achievement in becoming just the seventh England player to reach 100 caps was eclipsed by the Swedish striker’s individual brilliance. Nice try Glenn, no topping that bicycle kick though. But it's the last of the four that will be most remembered, a sensational, absurd, extraordinary scissor-kick volley from around 35 yards out, leaving a clutch of international footballers look like simple schoolkids. It's been five years since Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his mind-blowing bicycle kick against England.

Ibrahimovic did not regard it as his best performance for Sweden, however. I'd watched him play a few times but to be out there on the field and see how quickly his brain worked, and just how good he was, was fascinating. 1:36. Then Zlatan Ibrahimovic happened.There were plenty of other reasons to make this friendly notable: it was Steven Gerrard's 100th cap; it was the opening of the new Friends Arena in Stockholm; those six new England caps; a few weeks earlier Sweden had come back from 4-0 down against Germany in a World Cup qualifier, so there was a sense they could do anything.But in the end, the only reason anyone recalls this game is because of Ibrahimovic. Welcome to For The Win's European Union Experience. While it ensured Roy Hodgson tasted defeat for the first time since becoming England manager Gerrard preferred to salute the brilliance of Ibrahimovic rather than dwell on disappointment.

"This was a slightly curious international fixture, with England's previous game a month earlier and their next qualifier not scheduled until the following March. It was a good try, that is all. %link% *follow @ForTheWin: https://www.twitter.com/forthewin

This was the instance of Zalatan's perfection in scoring. It was important to play a good game in the new arena.

"I got the call late, but it was a very welcome one.

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Your Irish Examiner delivered to your door© Irish Examiner Ltd, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. With 12 minutes remaining of a friendly against Sweden in Stockholm, five years ago this week, England were 2-1 up and playing pretty well. 1:36. With tomorrow night’s game already being billed as Ireland versus Zlatan Ibrahimović, we have decided to pit him against our nation and see who comes out on top.With tomorrow night’s game already being billed as Ireland versus Zlatan Ibrahimović, we have decided to pit him against our nation and see who comes out on top.After some furious office discussion, we have come up with eight categories to see who claims the victory.As one of the world’s most feared strikers Zlatan is known for his ability to hit the back of the net.But, how does he measure up to one of Giovanni Trapattoni’s favourite sons Andy Keogh.Described by many as a ‘flawed genius’ Ibrahimović has never been one to try and curb his temper, which may have brought him to the attention of the referee from time to time.Compared to him Ireland’s Stephen Kelly must seem like a choir boy, as he happens to be one of cleanest players in the Premier League with only two yellow cards this season.Having played the for likes of Ajax, Juventus and Barcelona, the Swedish maverick has commanded some extraordinary price tags over the course of his career.We, on the other hand, have Paul Green - who has starred for Doncaster, Derby and Leeds!The press are part of the day-to-day life of any person involved in football.

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