Veteran Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic commented on Fox Sports on Norway's historic and surprising qualification to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup, after the team eliminated Brazil 2-1.
During his remarks, Ibrahimovic drew on World Cup memories, noting that the current Norwegian side strongly reminds him of Sweden's legendary run at the 1994 World Cup held in the United States. He also delivered one of his trademark statements, asserting that when a lion is hungry, it preys without mercy — a reference to the tremendous determination shown by Norway's players in clinching the match.
The Swedish star expressed his great joy at seeing the Viking team officially secure its place in the next round of the global competition, pointing out that everyone is enjoying the exceptional tournament Erling Haaland is having on the pitch. Ibrahimovic closed his comments by recalling that before the opening whistle he had identified Haaland as the standout player opposing defences needed to watch and guard against, adding that Norway's continued progress in this tournament represents an enjoyable phenomenon for football fans around the world.