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Ibrahimovic could be banned for 3 years

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The Swedish striker is at risk of retiring because he invests in a company in the betting industry.
According to the AftonbladetZlatan Ibrahimovic owns a 10% stake in a betting site based in Malta.

The Swedish Football Federation is aware of this problem three years ago. That is why the 39-year-old striker was not summoned to the national team in the 2018 World Cup. Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from international football, but just returned to Sweden in March.

Ibrahimovic is at risk of retiring if he is banned from playing long term. Photo: Reuters.

The World Football Federation (FIFA) and the European Football Federation (UEFA) are investigating this incident. Neither of these agencies allow any player who is playing football to be involved in betting. According to the Daily Mail, Ibrahimovic could face a three-year ban.

Aftonbladet It was also revealed that the AC Milan striker ‘s company is the fourth largest co-owner. According to its annual report, in 2019, this betting unit has earned an after-tax profit of up to £ 25.79 million.

In 2018, at the launch ceremony, as a co-owner and brand ambassador, Ibrahimovic said: “Throughout my career, I have been highly sought after by betting companies, but never before. accepted so far. This is a company with Swedish origin. The founders are my countrymen. They really want to make a difference. ”

The Swedish striker will turn 40 in October. That means if he is banned from playing for 3 years, the player is likely to retire. This season, Ibrahimovic played sublimation with 15 goals after 17 matches in Serie A for AC Milan. The San Siro team is also planning to extend his contract for another year.

Ibrahimovic was sent off Offensive words to the referee are believed to have caused Zlatan Ibrahimovic to be disqualified in Milan’s 3-1 win over home side Parma in the 30th round of Serie A.

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