It was a star-studded night when 39-year-old Swedish legend

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

, with a statement announcing that he will return to the Swedish national team as an old man.

Dating back to the aftermath of the 2016 UEFA Nations Cup, then 34-year-old

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

He quit the national team due to the poor performance of the Swedish team. That year the Swedish team finished the UEFA Nations Cup with only 1 draw and 2 losses, scoring a pathetic 1 goal. Despite a stellar performance at PSG, scoring 38 goals, Sweden's overall play was poor.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

Had to frequently retreat to the center to become the aerial pivot. In that classic matchup between Sweden and Italy, Sweden couldn't break through against the iron wall of Italy led by Conte and ended up at the bottom of the group.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

A decision was also made to retire from the national team.

Upon retirement from the military.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

After two seasons with Manchester United and then a move to Major League Soccer, it looked like he was ready to fade away from soccer. However, one of his retirement ads for Volvo, which was spotlighted for Sweden's poor performance in the UEFA Europa League, truly reflected his feelings.Since joining the Swedish team in 2001...

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

After 16 years of stormy weather, the Swedish team has never been able to break through the first round of elimination in the World Cup and the European Nations Cup, and he alone supported the golden age of Swedish soccer.

Pre-World Cup 2018.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

had expressed a desire to return to the national team, but was opposed by his coach and teammates. However, as time passed, he seemed to start regretting his decision. It was at this point that the downtrodden AC Milan extended an olive branch to him.

38 years old.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

He had a great time at AC Milan, winning the Serie A title in the 10/11 and 11/12 seasons. Now, Milan are once again looking for talent, and the

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

Also willing to join again. for the 2019/20 season.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

Returned on a short contract, but has been the team's key man with 10 goals in 18 games.

Renewed for the 20/21 season.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

After suffering from injuries and a new bout of Champion's Pneumonia, he is still fourth in the Serie A scoring charts with 14 goals, and at the age of 39, his Serie A performances are a miracle in the history of soccer.

this season

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

Has stopped being involved in the midfield as often and is now playing directly as a box striker. He has taken a quantum leap in his ability to drop passes and space, shooting decisively with many chances flashing by. Now.

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

Shades of Insaggi back in the day, the two had worked well together at Milan.

The Swedish team in the

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

Gradually evolving since leaving, with Forsberg at the center, they have had good results with their counter-attacking tactics, even reaching the last eight of the 2018 World Cup. And

Ibérico Ibrahim (1964-), French footballer

After quitting the national team and seemingly beginning to regret his decision, he had expressed his desire to return before the 2018 World Cup, but was met with opposition from his coach and teammates.

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