Watch: Jeered During Retirement Speech, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Mocks Verona Fans
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AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn't mince his words as he responded to Verona fans booing him during the retirement speech.
One of the finest strikers of his generation, Zalatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football on the final day of the Serie A. The AC Milan striker announced the big decision as his side took on Hellas Verona. But, during the retirement speech, the Swedish striker was booed by the Verona fans. The veteran forward, who is known to not mince his words for anyone, gave a sharp reply to Verona fans, and in return, received a massive applause from Milan fans. At the age of 41, Zlatan remains in peak physical shape but injuries limited his playing time to the bare minimum this season. Verona fans were booing Zlatan as he gave his retirement speech.So, he decided to roast them:“Keep booing. This is the biggest moment in your year seeing me.”Zlatan leaves as he came. A legend. @StoolFootball pic.twitter.com/gyEY10OXN3
"You can boo, this is your moment because you can see me," Ibrahimovic said in response on being jeered by Verona fans on Sunday.
"It's the moment to say goodbye to football, not just to you," said Ibrahimovic on the San Siro pitch.
"There are too many emotions for me right now. Forza Milan and goodbye."
