"The Olympic torch has been grasped by many a famous hand over the years, but it took until 2026 for it to be held by a man with 405 club goals to his name ... and the self-proclaimed title of "God of Manchester." The star-studded opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics took place Friday. But before the festivities got underway, the torch had to complete its ceremonial relay, which began in Greece back in November."
"The one and only Zlatan Ibrahimovic carried the Olympic Torch through the streets of Milan ahead of the Opening Ceremony. The legendary striker spent nine illustrious years with the two Milanese clubs, scoring 133 goals. His meandering career took him everywhere from Barcelona to MLS' LA Galaxy before the Sweden international retired in 2023, becoming a senior adviser to AC Milan."
Zlatan Ibrahimovic carried the Olympic torch through the streets of Milan ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony. The torch relay began in Greece in November and completed its Italian leg before the festivities. Ibrahimovic finished his club career with 405 goals and uses the self-proclaimed title "God of Manchester." He spent nine years between Internazionale and AC Milan, scoring 133 goals for the two Milanese clubs. His club career included spells at Barcelona and LA Galaxy. Ibrahimovic retired in 2023 and became a senior adviser to AC Milan. He remains known for spectacular strikes and memorable statements.
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