After England beat Sweden at the World Cup, the LA Galaxy star is ready to hold up his end of the bargain with his old team-mate
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to attend an England match in a Three Lions shirt at Wembley and eat fish and chips after losing a bet to David Beckham.
The stakes were high between Ibrahimovic and Beckham before England defeated Sweden in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Sweden's all-time leading scorer Ibrahimovic proposed that Beckham take the LA Galaxy star to IKEA and buy him any item of his choice for his new Los Angeles mansion if Sweden won.
If England won, Ibrahimovic agreed to accompany Manchester United icon Beckham to an England game in the country's shirt before enjoying fish and chips at half-time.
With the dust now settled after Russia 2018, Ibrahimovic is ready to hold up his end of the bargain.
"David, we made a bet. I lost," Ibrahimovic - who played alongside Beckham at Paris Saint-Germain - told BBC Sport.
"I'm coming to Wembley to watch England game in the England shirt and eat fish and chips.
"Just give me time to breathe and to cool down. After the loss. But it's okay. I'm looking forward to the game."
Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic is loving life in MLS following his departure from Manchester United, scoring 11 goals for the Galaxy.
Reflecting on the end of his time at Old Trafford which was hampered by a serious knee injury, the 36-year-old said: "When I was ready, I said to myself 'I am not there'.
“They had a Zlatan before. After, I was not ready to be that Zlatan.
"I was selected in many of the games but I told the coach: 'Listen, I am not ready. I don't want to disappoint you.
“The respect I have for my team-mates and the coach. Select someone else who can do the job better.' I stood up and did it, even if I am Zlatan."
Ibrahimovic added: "Every time I put on my football shoes, I am enjoying the moment because after the bad injury I had there were not many hopes I could play again."
Edwan152
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hahahaha
BAPPSPAULO
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Sweden without Zlatan is still not complete with all the achievements
BAPPSPAULO
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respect is reciprocal
BAPPSPAULO
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but I don't get it - why John Terry's wife and not, you know, Giggs big brothers wife ?
I don't know I didn't edit the picture
Ahrenst
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lol it's not true
but I don't get it - why John Terry's wife and not, you know, Giggs big brothers wife ?
BAPPSPAULO
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what about John Terry's wife ?
lol it's not true
Ahrenst
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Zlatan doesn't lose losing zlatans 😂
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what about John Terry's wife ?
fecabopuy
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Bravo Ibrahimovic. Please make sure you get him the best fish and chips from the most prestigious place
BAPPSPAULO
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two amazing legends respect each other give respect get respect simple as ABC
BAPPSPAULO
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Zlatan doesn't lose losing zlatans 😂
Caeacps
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only fish and chips? that I can easily buy
it's a big man's bet try being Zlatan and putting on an England jersey
Caeacps
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cool guy, .....
Bell had 3 missed calls
Elsa98
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Hi, ibra..
SirGwin10
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The are good friends and the need to chill.
Zee07
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Some Zlatan Facts.You All Should Read It I Recommend It.
bodbmnuy
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cool guy, .....
Mustaphe045
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Ibrahimovic Says; I'm Coming In Wembley Stadium To Watch England Game In The England Shirt And Eat Fish And Chip
sunnysayus
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Ibrahimovic! the smart guy. The bet is not even at all.He took the side that pays him and he is a winner either way.It is a bit hilarious though but Beckham shows how accommodating and philanthropic he is.Both of them are big men and legends in their countries.They will always be remembered for their achievements in the game of soccer.
mrdonaldzulu
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only fish and chips? that I can easily buy
prakashcr7
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Ibrahimovic was the Savage king but this time Beckham overtake him in Savage
Penguin150
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True Sportsmanship ..Wow
higiroallan
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😂😂😂😂this is the funniest bet in history...the lion is at a great test to fulfil the agreement