BRATISLAVA. Malmö and Bratislava are almost identical cities. In addition, they both boast that they are home to the local football champion.
However, the total value of the staff of the Swedish Malmö FF is ten million higher than that of ŠK Slovan Bratislava. According to a specialized portal transfermarkt.com amounts to almost 26 million euros.
And while the Swedish champion has made it to the Champions League group this season, Slovan has to settle for European competition number three.
The dream came true
Malmö went through the preliminary rounds without major problems. Gradually eliminated Riga, Helsinki, Glasgow Rangers and Ludogorec Razgrad.
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“At first we were only allowed to dream, but the dream came true,” he said sportsmax.tv said after the procedure coach Jon Dahl Tomasson.
The Danish pilot in the Swedish service won the Champions League as a player. It was in 2003 in the jersey of the Italian AC Milan.
“During my career, I have experienced many great coaches such as Carlo Ancelotti, Manuel Pellegrini, Bert van Marwijk or Leo Beenhakker. I believe that similar successes as they have achieved await me, “he denied.
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They want to upset people
In Group H, Malmö will face Chelsea London, Zenit St. Petersburg and Juventus Turin. The opening match will take place at home on Tuesday, September 14 at 21:00 against the Italians.
“I know we have great teams ahead of us. However, we are the largest club in Scandinavia. When it comes to money, we can’t match anyone. However, we defeated Rangers and Ludogorec, which are also big clubs, “added Tomasson.
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The reigning Swedish champion played the group stage of the millionaire competition in 2014 and 2015. However, he always finished last with three points.
“I hope we can upset some people. We are ambitious and will do everything in our power. We have a great team spirit, thanks to which we can upset our opponents, “said the coach before the opening meeting in the group.
Ibrahimovic stabbed them with a knife
Malmö became famous for Zlatan Ibrahimovič taking his first football steps as a six-year-old. He signed his first professional contract with the local club and scored sixteen goals from 1999 to 2001.
The football giant was born in a city in the south of Sweden, but today he is increasingly hated at home. Everything started with his entry into a competing club from Stockholm, where he became a co-owner.
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“It simply came to our notice then. He always claimed that Malmö was his hometown, which he would love forever. And there is no club he would prefer. However, he joined Hammarby and declared that he would make it the best club in Scandinavia.
Ibrahimovic stabbed us. And he turned it over to make our fans impossible, “he said for bbc.com co-owner of Malmö FF Alexander Ivanovski.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (Author: TASR / AP)
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The vandals destroyed his statue
Ibrahimovic’s actions condemned a number of loyal Malmö supporters. They consider his behavior arrogant and will never forgive him.
“The vast majority of fans are disappointed. No one I know prevents him. Zlatan thinks he can do whatever he wants and still be loved. He doesn’t understand what it’s like to be a real supporter, “said Simon Bengtsson, a fan club member.
Vandals expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the star football player by damaging his bronze statue.
First, they hung a toilet bowl on it and sprayed it. They ended the series of attacks by cutting off their noses and sawing their legs. On the banners, they asked for the statue to be moved.
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“It is a shame. They just want to draw attention to themselves so that it can be written about. It’s at the kindergarten level. I played for Malmö and did everything for the club. People should be grateful to me for that, “he commented for espn.com Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic son of Malmö
The Swedish legend has many enemies in his hometown. However, there are still those who love him.
“The statue will remain in Malmö. Zlatan Ibrahimovič is the son of Malmö, he is an integral part of our city, “said Deputy Prime Minister Frida Trollmyrová, who is in the city responsible for culture and sport.
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Many television and information media have created its own section on the web. Local director Fredrik Gertten made the film Becoming Zlatan about him.
“Zlatan was never interested in how people would react. He had absolutely no idea what the reaction to his business plans would be.
When you look at his career, he has made controversial decisions, such as moving from Juventus to Inter and later to Milan, many times, “he told the portal. goal.com Swedish football journalist Michael Ljungberg.
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