Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a sensational hat-trick in MLS
Football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic is showing no signs of stopping even at the age of 37. The former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United striker scored a sensational hat-trick for his team, LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer. Zlatan scored thee stunning goals against Los Angeles Football Club to help his side win 3-2. Here's more about Zlatan.
Zlatan is LA!
Zlatan conquers the show in LA
This was the second career hat-trick of Zlatan for LA Galaxy since his move to USA in 2018. The legend scored in the 8th, 52nd and 70th minute to help his side pull off a win. This was a stellar effort by Zlatan, whose goals saw toppers Los Angeles Football Club lose against their arch-rivals. "I am in playoff mode every day," said Ibrahimovic.
How did Zlatan get his three goals?
After Carlos Vela opened the scoring for LAFC, Zlatan responded four minutes later with a spectacular right-foot shot from outside the box. The ball found the bottom right corner. The second one was a header from the right side of the box. The striker then blasted a left footed shot from outside the box to the right corner in the 70th minute.
WATCH: Zlatan's sensational hat-trick!
I show up in the biggest games, says Zlatan
"When you play against a rival like that, in a full stadium, I get pumped. I get adrenaline. This is considered to be the biggest game in the league and I show up in the biggest games," said Ibrahimovic post his side's victory.
Zlatan has been a goal-scoring machine
In 1999, Zlatan made his debut for Malmo and scored 18 goals in 47 games. A move to Ajax saw him net 48 goals in 110 games. In Italy, he scored 26 for Juventus, 66 for Inter and 56 for AC Milan. He also netted 22 goals for Barcelona, 29 for Manchester United and 156 for PSG.
Zlatan has lit up MLS
Since his move to LA Galaxy, the Swede has been superb. He has lit up the whole league. Zlatan has impressive numbers for LA Galaxy with 38 goals in just 44 matches so far. Both his consistency and range of goals are pretty impressive.
