ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC HAS set a Champions League record after playing for Manchester United against Basel on Wednesday.
Jose Mourinho’s men lost 1-0 in Switzerland, but Ibrahimovic nevertheless made history, appearing for his seventh club in Europe’s elite club competition, more than any other player.
Ibrahimovic has played for Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, PSG and United in the Champions League, though he has never won the trophy.
The Swede could not help United to the knockout stages against Basel, as Michael Lang’s 89th-minute goal earned Basel all three points.
United remain top of Group A, with 12 points, while Basel and CSKA Moscow are locked level, with nine points each.
Basel’s victory, and Lang’s goal, has extended a quite amazing record for the club, with no English side ever managing to keep a clean sheet at St. Jakob-Park, in 14 previous such matches.
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Excellent article. Hadn’t heard of this man. Fascinating story.
Great read ,the whole time was amazing
Fantastic article, what and experience, trump and infantino picture could have been left out tho
@Ave it: you ok hun, triggered..
Listened to Seamus’ commentary for years during my time in America. Always wondered how he came from Dublin to ESPN. World Cup 1994 was one of the best experiences of my life, can’t wait to go back in 2026
Rugby a ruffians game played by gentleman, soccer a gentleman’s game played by ruffians
@Tauri Ursique: and Gaelic Football is a game for ruffians played by ruffians?
@Tauri Ursique: I see that rugby’s obsession with football continues. Time to move on.
great story.
Listened to Seamus’ commentary for years during my time in America. Always wondered how he came from Dublin to ESPN. World Cup 1994 was one of the best experiences of my life
He was a useful full back (rugby) at school.