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 2023
- Now fills advisor role for Rossoneri
- Played host to Russian MMA icon
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WHAT 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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THE BIGGER PICTURE
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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DID YOU KNOW?
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.
