Los Angeles Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn’t too happy about the fact that he was suspended for last weekend after skipping MLS All-Star game. The fact that Galaxy lost 1-2 to Colorado Rapids made things just worse, and Ibra decided to speak out publicly about his disagreement with league’s policy.
“I think it is ridiculous, but yeah, no comments,” – the 36-year-old striker said. “They do whatever they want. I come from a different world, I come from the real world. It is what it is. I respect in the end, and I’m sorry for my teammates only that I could not help them in the game. But yeah, people are interested in different things. They lose on it, and for me it doesn’t matter.”
According to MLS rules, players who are selected for MLS All-Star Game and fail to participate are required to sit out one game. This rule was initiated in order to encourage players to show up in these games.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic decided to miss the 2018 MLS All-Star Game because he played in three matches in nine days for his club and was tired. Besides him, New York City FC’s David Villa also missed the game and served a suspension although he was dealing with an injury.
After serving his suspension, Ibrahimovic will be on coach Sigi Schmid’s disposal for the Saturday’s clash against Minnesota United.
