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Sir David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, two icons of world football who played together briefly at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 and both played for LA Galaxy, have reunited for a new EA Sports series called 'Icons of Football.' The series also features legendary player Zinedine Zidane. Announced on the EA website, the series captures an unscripted conversation where the three stars share stories and insights about their careers, football's evolution, and the sport's future. The interview was recorded in New York, where the 2026 World Cup Final is taking place. EA Sports hopes the series will draw attention to its EA Sports FC game. The collaboration is described as the 'first-ever' feature between Beckham and Ibrahimovic.
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Sir David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic — two icons of world football — have reunited for a new series from EA Sports titled Icons of Football, with legendary French midfielder Zinedine Zidane also joining the conversation.
Shared History
Both players helped pioneer football's growth in the United States during their time with the LA Galaxy. They later played together at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013, though their time as teammates lasted just five months.
The pair also share a connection to Manchester United, having played for the club during separate eras. Ibrahimovic joined United 13 years after Beckham's departure.
The Series
Announced on the EA website, Icons of Football "captures a candid, unscripted and wide-ranging conversation. For the first time, fans will hear Beckham, Zidane, and Zlatan together sharing stories, insights and perspectives that only they could."
According to EA Sports:
"Few players have shaped football culture like Beckham, Zidane, and Zlatan. Individually, they redefined excellence on the pitch and influenced the game far beyond it. Together, through EA SPORTS Presents Icons of Football, they unite for a conversation only EA SPORTS could bring to life, offering fans a rare opportunity to hear three legends reflect on the moments that defined their careers, how football has evolved and what's next for the sport."
Production Details
The sit-down interview was recorded in New York, where the 2026 World Cup Final is taking place. EA has described the collaboration as the "first-ever" feature between Beckham and Ibrahimovic.
Broader Context
The series is expected to draw attention to EA Sports FC, the company's flagship football game. By engaging general football fans with content featuring three of the sport's biggest names, Electronic Arts aims to drive interest toward its products.
Manchester United fans may find particular interest in the collaboration, as both Beckham and Ibrahimovic are former Red Devils. The club has had several representatives in the 2026 World Cup, including Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, who earned medals in the Bronze Final against France.
This article first appeared on centredevils and was syndicated with permission.
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Sir David Beckham collaborates with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in new series