World Cup: He was magnificent - Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails Spain star after France win

Author: Don SilasPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Spain

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World Cup: He was magnificent - Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails Spain star after France win

Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Rodri after Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final. The former Sweden striker said the Manchester City midfielder was magnificent and everywhere on the pitch. Rodri, a former Ballon d'Or winner, has been impressive throughout the tournament.

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