Zlatan Ibrahimovic has defended tennis superstar Novak Djokovic in the wake of the recent vaccination controversy and says that footballers shouldn’t be forced to be jabbed in order to play.
Djokovic was deported from Australia and had his visa cancelled last week, meaning he was unable to play in the Australian Open tennis championships.
The unvaccinated Serbian was kicked out of the country by Australia’s Immigration Minister Alex Hawke due to concerns that Djokovic would incite “civil unrest” and drum up “anti-vaccination sentiment”.
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This caused great controversy and division over whether this was the right decision to make, both from a medical, sporting and human rights point of view.
It is also a debate that entered the footballing sphere as a number of nations – including Italy and France – consider whether to prevent unvaccinated footballers from playing in their countries.
What did Zlatan say about Djokovic?
Milan star Ibrahimovic, who is vaccinated, says that it was wrong to ban Djokovic.
"Getting vaccinated for health reasons is not the same as taking part in a tennis tournament,” ex Man Utd striker Zlatan told Journal du Dimanche.
“Those who get vaccinated do so because they believe in it and think it is effective against the disease.
“But everyone has their opinion.”
Italy is one of the strictest countries in the world with regards to COVID vaccination.
A Super Green Pass, which is proof of vaccination or recent recovery from COVID, is required by citizens for many basic aspects of life such as outdoor dining, public transport, access to hotels, restaurants and stadiums and more.
A law was also set to be passed which required all footballers in Serie A to be vaccinated, with the unvaccinated unable to play in Italy’s top-flight any longer.
This has not been passed yet, though, and is something Zlatan is very much against.
“People shouldn't be forced to get vaccinated just to go to work,” the Swede sniped.
“I got vaccinated because I think it's the best way to protect myself, not to play football. These are two different situations.”
Ibrahimovic is next in action on Sunday evening when Milan take on Juventus at San Siro in a big Serie A clash.
stevemass
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no one should be forced yes but one needs to comply to rules of a certain country as well.
what if that rules will kill one so do you still advice one obeying?
itz_me_ojei
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is AC Milan's top scorer this season at the age of 40.😤🔥
Awoyemi_Tunde
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You Said It Yourself! Not Enough Vaccines For All. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Paying For The White Sheets?! That Showed How Corrupted Your Government., Your Authorities And Your People Are [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
leave us with our corruption. thanks
kg-4991
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if u are not vaccinated stay home. don't spread ur virus and endanger others life.
Vaccinated people spread the virus in a very equal way compared to unvaccinated person. Just because your head is filled with clay doesn't you eat every thing comes out of a corporate and political person's buttock. . Rate of infectivity, rate of death is also same for any person regardless of vaccination. Moreover vaccinated people are prone to several health conditions including heart diseases, stroke and nerve diseases. Which is under investigation currently and as per reports it will take 1-3 years for formulation of solid proof. .
Kahcdilop
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if u are not vaccinated stay home. don't spread ur virus and endanger others life.
Stupid guy... Vaccinated or not.. All same.. Vaccinated also effected covid and also can spread to other..
Biwadenpru
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no one should be forced yes but one needs to comply to rules of a certain country as well.
zlatanibraimovic
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if u are not vaccinated stay home. don't spread ur virus and endanger others life.
so it is ok for the vaccinated to spread it ?
zlatanibraimovic
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you should never be forced to do anything. unless we are living in North Korea or any dictatorship country.
Lanbdiktu
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Well done Australia. Don't let this big headed stars spoilt your country reputation. Simple rules are for everyone. Want to play get Vaccinated. If not stay away .
Lanbdiktu
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Agreed. Vaccination is personal decision. Then you have to accept whatever the rules are set up for unvaccinated person .
Tikbdkmruz
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Facts, Screw the mandatory vaccines!
rehaekorty
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if u are not vaccinated stay home. don't spread ur virus and endanger others life.
Tikbdkmruz
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what kind of a vaccine is forced to someone's body
The kind that's planned to kill!
Briankasupe
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the lion
Briankasupe
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i like this man
YoUTDd4life
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Truth is that no one should be forced to be Vaccinated, therefore, they have to accept the consequences that follow as a result of making such a decision. Period.
Veziklpsyz
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zlatan is right,after all the vaccinated still get covid so whats the big deal
lingtab06
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what kind of a vaccine is forced to someone's body
jezabdnpyz
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even if we have enough... I can pay them to give me the receipt of vaccination...
You Said It Yourself! Not Enough Vaccines For All. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Paying For The White Sheets?! That Showed How Corrupted Your Government., Your Authorities And Your People Are [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
j-blåck
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imagine forcing a person to get injected..it's abuse!!...we all have fundamental human rights....thankGod in Nigeria no one forces us to do stuff like that
Thank you
jezabdnpyz
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lol so the same country that detained him told you that he lied and u believe them , I truly feel sorry for humanity
Another Clown 🤡!!! It's A Fact That Djok Lied. He Blamed It All To His Backroom Staffs/Personal Assistants For It. Said That They Got The Date And Time Wrongly... [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Excuses And Excuses From Djok.. Nonsense After Nonsense From You. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Beautifulboy
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Thanks Zlatan. A message to some ignorant people.
jezabdnpyz
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being you means you can do what you want with yourself.... if I like I cut off my arm, it's mine and you have no right to it. yes your country may have it's rule and I'll respect your country's rule but saying I can't have my opinion and stick to it is an abuse.
I Liked Your Comment Simply Because You Are Such A Joke. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] You Are Way Off Now... [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Djok Chose To Go To Australia To Participate In The Australia Open And He Lied About The 14 Days Not Being To Any Of The Heavily Infected Countries Listed By Australia Government. Know Your Facts Before You Start To Pour Out Nonsense After Nonsense. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Only Show How Ignorant You Are [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Really A Clown 🤡 You Are. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
NJT1202
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Zlatan the buyer of cases the strong for the weak, because your nose is big you just love to stick it into every thing...
jezabdnpyz
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Ibra Was Right.., No One Should Be Forced But Djok Lied. Every Country Has It Own Rules.., Regulations And Laws Regarding C1️⃣9️⃣.., Every Players That Want To Play In The Australia Open Must Be Jabbed, So What's So Special About Djok?! Being World Number 1️⃣ Doesn't Mean You Can Do What He Want.., Doesn't Mean You Are Above All.., Doesn't Mean You Are Right.., Doesn't Mean Everyone And Everything Must Be Suited According To You.
You Are Way Off Now... [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Djok Chose To Go To Australia To Participate In The Australia Open And He Lied About The 14 Days Not Being To Any Of The Countries That Are Heavily Infected By C1️⃣9️⃣ Listed By Australia Government. Know The Facts Before You Start To Pour Out Nonsense After Nonsense. Only Show How Ignorant You Are.., Really A Clown You Are. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
OkStenz99
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Ibra Was Right.., No One Should Be Forced But Djok Lied. Every Country Has It Own Rules.., Regulations And Laws Regarding C1️⃣9️⃣.., Every Players That Want To Play In The Australia Open Must Be Jabbed, So What's So Special About Djok?! Being World Number 1️⃣ Doesn't Mean You Can Do What He Want.., Doesn't Mean You Are Above All.., Doesn't Mean You Are Right.., Doesn't Mean Everyone And Everything Must Be Suited According To You.
lol so the same country that detained him told you that he lied and u believe them , I truly feel sorry for humanity
Awoyemi_Tunde
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This reminds me of that zombie movie, "The Girl With The Many Gifts", everybody knows that once bitten or bodily fluids from an infected enters you...you turn into a zombie but that one guy who got bitten but denied it but eventually he turned into a zombie and almost cost his colleagues lives yeah! Its a communicable disease, even if you don't get vaccinated, but stay home and away from crowds to help reduce the infection simple!
vaccinated people also spread covid. the vaccination only protect from serious illness and hospitalization.
Awoyemi_Tunde
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Ibra Was Right.., No One Should Be Forced But Djok Lied. Every Country Has It Own Rules.., Regulations And Laws Regarding C1️⃣9️⃣.., Every Players That Want To Play In The Australia Open Must Be Jabbed, So What's So Special About Djok?! Being World Number 1️⃣ Doesn't Mean You Can Do What He Want.., Doesn't Mean You Are Above All.., Doesn't Mean You Are Right.., Doesn't Mean Everyone And Everything Must Be Suited According To You.
being you means you can do what you want with yourself.... if I like I cut off my arm, it's mine and you have no right to it. yes your country may have it's rule and I'll respect your country's rule but saying I can't have my opinion and stick to it is an abuse.
Awoyemi_Tunde
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Bruz.., No Offense Here. The Situation In Nigeria Or The Whole Of Africa Is Currently On A Shortage Of Vaccines. It's The Case Of Not Having Enough To Jab Everyone Instead Of People Not Force To Be Inoculated.
even if we have enough... I can pay them to give me the receipt of vaccination...
jezabdnpyz
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imagine forcing a person to get injected..it's abuse!!...we all have fundamental human rights....thankGod in Nigeria no one forces us to do stuff like that
Bruz.., No Offense Here. The Situation In Nigeria Or The Whole Of Africa Is Currently On A Shortage Of Vaccines. It's The Case Of Not Having Enough To Jab Everyone Instead Of People Not Force To Be Inoculated.
wibabdelru
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it's true how
blueLion01
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imagine forcing a person to get injected..it's abuse!!...we all have fundamental human rights....thankGod in Nigeria no one forces us to do stuff like that
eddie_iwnl
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Ibra Was Right.., No One Should Be Forced But Djok Lied. Every Country Has It Own Rules.., Regulations And Laws Regarding C1️⃣9️⃣.., Every Players That Want To Play In The Australia Open Must Be Jabbed, So What's So Special About Djok?! Being World Number 1️⃣ Doesn't Mean You Can Do What He Want.., Doesn't Mean You Are Above All.., Doesn't Mean You Are Right.., Doesn't Mean Everyone And Everything Must Be Suited According To You.
Well put
jezabdnpyz
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Ibra Was Right.., No One Should Be Forced But Djok Lied. Every Country Has It Own Rules.., Regulations And Laws Regarding C1️⃣9️⃣.., Every Players That Want To Play In The Australia Open Must Be Jabbed, So What's So Special About Djok?! Being World Number 1️⃣ Doesn't Mean You Can Do What He Want.., Doesn't Mean You Are Above All.., Doesn't Mean You Are Right.., Doesn't Mean Everyone And Everything Must Be Suited According To You.
wekcenortu
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U are not forced but don't force other countries to change their rules just to accommodate you ,stay at you place simple
lose what ? do u think because Djokovick not participating in A/Open they gonna lose more than what the pandemic has done to them ,infact you are the one who's suppose to think b4 you talk ,the guy admitted tht he lied during the time he submitted his visa application
nutbdiopyz
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That is why he's been deported, because the people and the country demands that one has to be vaccinated before entering their country, and they are right to take the action they have taken.
Discimyz
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and tbh no one should be allowed to spread covid after they gets infected
That means everyone. Because both the vaccinated and the unvaccinated can spread the virus.
coaalmty
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Just shut up Zlatan! It is other peoples lives that are at stake not your ego or No-Vax Jokervic!
keubeosy
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U are not forced but don't force other countries to change their rules just to accommodate you ,stay at you place simple
who loses btn think before you talk
keubeosy
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If he didn't protect himself,he could not played football lol
now look at this one with your reasoning
ketdekmyz
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and tbh no one should be allowed to spread covid after they gets infected
JEREMY_BENZ
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Zlatan Chosed to speak facts..If it's not for health reasons you shouldn't have to get jabbed in order to live a normal life .
pepablort
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If he didn't protect himself,he could not played football lol
puocdklpr
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Zlatan has spoken please that’s final😂😂
m4verickplays
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This reminds me of that zombie movie, "The Girl With The Many Gifts", everybody knows that once bitten or bodily fluids from an infected enters you...you turn into a zombie but that one guy who got bitten but denied it but eventually he turned into a zombie and almost cost his colleagues lives yeah! Its a communicable disease, even if you don't get vaccinated, but stay home and away from crowds to help reduce the infection simple!
Hakabdeiy
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if he don't want them don't do ,but you can't compete in games where the rule says only vaccinated people can play .that's simple
bazcenprsz
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I wonder if some of these stars don't see themselves as super human. When have we seen non - initiates associating with initiates at any traditional gathering. I'm a fan of Djokovic but he'd no business being at the Australian Open coz he knew the consequences of going there The Australia government has been one of if not the toughest when it comes to handling the COVID 19, even with it's citizens so can't see how they'd some one who publicly opposes vaccination
nuhcekouyz
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be sure to be in the future of our games are for the first time in the duration of the blu-ray something i'm looking for friday morning I was talking to the Carmen hey you to be a genius lol boys like you Dorothy's is that the the colossal one of the best man united players in the world yeah
Champion88
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Elon Musk said the same thing..my body my choice
Roccdmnu
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very right