Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he will support Croatia at the World Cup

Final training before Mexico

Sweden held their last training session on home soil before flying out to Mexico for the World Cup. Manager Graham Potter had Mellberg and Gyökeres heavily involved as the squad ran through tactical drills in what was, by all accounts, a focused and intense session. The team departs with no fresh injury concerns, exactly what you want heading into the tournament. (1)

Zlatan backs Croatia, not Sweden

In a move that will sting for many Blågult supporters, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has publicly stated he will support Croatia, not Sweden, at this World Cup. The Swedish legend made the comments to French media, and while no detailed reasoning was given, it is already stirring strong reactions among the fanbase. For a nation that once built its identity around him, hearing your greatest-ever player back another team at a major tournament is hard to swallow. (2)

Fan reactions

Fans are already buzzing about Zlatan's comments, and the mood is raw, some calling it a betrayal, others shrugging it off as classic Zlatan being Zlatan. Meanwhile, a clip of Gyökeres talking about which Arsenal teammate he would pick for the national team is doing the rounds on Reddit, giving supporters a lighter talking point amid the Croatia storm. See the thread here