AC Milan and UFC royalty united ahead of the Rossoneri’s Serie A clash with Roma, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic welcomed Khabib Nurmagomedov to San Siro.
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Swedish striker retired in 2023Now fills advisor role for RossoneriPlayed host to Russian MMA iconWHAT HAPPENED?
Enigmatic Swedish striker Ibrahimovic, who announced his retirement in June 2023, is now working as a senior advisor to the RedBird ownership group at Milan. He has plenty of experience and expertise to pass on, with the Serie A giants delighted to have another club legend on board behind the scenes.
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Ibrahimovic may have hung up his boots, but he remains a big draw wherever he goes and boasts an enviable contact list. As a martial arts fan, it comes as no surprise to find that the 42-year-old includes UFC icon Khabib within his friendship group.
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The pair enjoyed a pre-game chat at pitchside before Milan took on Roma, in what proved to be Jose Mourinho’s final match in charge of the Giallorossi. The home side won that contest 3-1, with USMNT star Christian Pulisic presented with his Player of the Month award for December before a ball was kicked.