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Ibrahimovic: Paredes Should Be Glad I Wasn't There, I Would Have Headbutted Him for Hitting Gavi
Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, serving as a commentator for FOX Sports during the 2026 World Cup final, criticized Spanish players for not retaliating after Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes attacked Spanish midfielder Gavi following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory. Ibrahimovic stated that if he had been on the field, he would have headbutted Paredes and accepted a red card, calling Paredes unprofessional. He also praised Spain's performance, saying 'football itself won' and noted that Argentina failed to register a single shot on target. The altercation also involved Argentine defender Nahuel Molina and Spanish defender Eric Garcia.
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