Zlatan Ibrahimovic is NOT ‘expected to be charged with racist abuse Romelu Lukaku’ following ‘voodoo comments’ during a heated fight with a former team-mate in the Milan derby
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic went head to head with former team player Romelu Lukaku in the Milan derby
- Tempers picked up when Coppa Italia won Inter Milan over AC Milan at San Siro
- Ibrahimovic inspired Lukaku by telling a ‘voodoo’ story years ago
- The Swedish star has now explained to researchers what he meant by this
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will reportedly not be charged with any form of racist abuse towards Inter Milan rival Romelu Lukaku, following the pair’s fire pit at the time Milan derby recently at the San Siro.
Former Manchester United midfielder Ibrahimovic and Lukaku took to the pitch at the Italian Cup match as tensions escalated, with the Swedish striker voicing ‘voodoo’ comments. regarding a special event earlier in Lukaku’s career.
Ibrahimovic has since explained to FIGC analysts to whom his reference related, such as the Italia Football report, and has also taken personal action to post a short statement on social media. including all forms of racism.
Romelu Lukaku (left) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic hit heads during the heat exchange and words were uttered that the Belgian striker left something on the pitch
In the post, however, the 39-year-old could not resist a secret clash suggesting that he was the best player.
Ibrahimovic wrote on Twitter: ‘In the world of ZLATAN there is no place for RACISM. We are all of the same race – we are all equal !! We are all PLAYERS some better than others. ‘
Milan forward Ibrahimovic is said to have called his Inter opponent his’ little ass’ before persuading him to ‘call your mother and do your voodoo s ***. ‘
Lukaku later also made no allegations against pre-existing racism.
A voodoo story revolves around a historic event when Lukaku previously played football alongside Everton in the Premier League.
Ibrahimovic yelling at Lukaku ‘Go do your voodoo s ***, you little donkey’
The two were teammates at Manchester United and were friends
Toffees shareholder Farhad Moshiri said in an interview that Lukaku refused to sign a new contract with the club after contacting his mother, who had a ‘voodoo’ and received the message that he must go to Chelsea. ‘
Lukaku denied the news, and later opted to move to Manchester United rather than Chelsea, before threatening to sue Moshiri.
Ibrahimovic then had to explain the meaning of the term ‘little ass’ to analysts, explaining his connection to a popular term in England to describe a player with very little technical skill.
This insult made by Ibrahimovic relates back when he made a humorous promise to Belgium, during their United days, saying that he would reward him with money for all the good looks he had made.
Following the call-up Ibrahimovic took to social media to release the above statement
It is not yet known whether Lukaku took this by good nature, and Ibrahimovic later used this to talk about taking out rubbish when the striker first got to Inter.
Speaking out the original promise at an interview with Sport Gazetto dello, Ibrahimovic said: ‘At Manchester United, we bet – “I’ll give you £ 50 for every first touch you make.” He replied: “What will I gain if I get them all right?”
‘I didn’t tell him anything, he would just become a better player. For the record, he never took the bet! Perhaps there was a fear of loss. ‘
