Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Saturday, June 13, 2026, 09:55 / Updated Saturday, June 13, 2026 09:56
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (44 years old) has played 5 times in the World Championship during his impressive career, and now he participates in the planetary event in a different position, that of an analyst for FOX Sports television.
In this capacity, the former Swedish striker assisted the the match between USA and Paraguayscore 4-1. He teamed up on the bench with another former great striker, Thierry Henry.
The two were joined, at one point, by the vlogger Speed, one of the most famous characters in the football area, a big supporter of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was broadcasting in parallel on his own social networks.
Speed said that Portugal is winning the World Cup, Ibrahimovic took the microphone and pushed him
At one point, Ibrahimovic, with whom he knows and filmed in other timesasks him: “Who do you think will win the World Championship?”.
“Portugal. Ronaldo wins the World Cup!,” Speed replied.
Ibrahimovic looked long at Henry, then took the microphone from Speed's hand, dropped it on the table and gently pushed the American vlogger.
🚨| BREAKING: Zlatan Ibrahimović just KICKED Speed off FOX Sports after he said Portugal will win the World Cup 😭💀 pic.twitter.com/3lFcg7LB5g
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) June 13, 2026
Speed insisted, “you'll see, he wins! Watch him win”, at which point Ibrahimovic waves him off. He storms out of the makeshift studio as Ibrahimovic and Henry continue their discussion.
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It is well known that Ibrahimovic does not have a crush on Cristiano Ronaldo. Over the years, the Swede has made several nasty claims about the Portuguese footballer.
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They have also met on the pitch a few times, with Cristiano victorious in the most important moment, the 2014 World Cup qualifier. Ronaldo then scored a hat-trick to send Ibrahimovic's Sweden home.
Ibrahimovic had poked Speed before: “Maybe you're faster, but I think faster than you”
Returning, Ibrahimovic and Speed sparred amicably during the broadcast. At one point, Speed claims he's faster than Thierry Henry was, and Ibrahimovic interjects: “You're not even faster than me, what are you talking about?”.
“What? In FIFA you only have 80 speed,” protested Speed, only for Ibrahimovic to retort:
“Maybe you're faster than me, but I think faster than you. That's why I'd win against you, believe me. I don't make stupid lines, just smart ones. You don't understand because you don't know football.”
