Zlatan in Split
Zlatan Ibrahimović visited Split for the first time and in an RTL interview he stated that this is his first visit to the city. Although born in Sweden, his mother is from Zadar, and he has learned Croatian, but he chose to speak in English because "the grammar is not good." In the conversation he expressed excitement about the youth sports games project, which this year marked its 30th edition.
Youth Sports Games Project
In the interview Zlatan described how he met Zdravko, who had been trying to find him for five years. Zdravko and his brother were working on a project that connects Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia, and Zlatan was impressed and inspired by the team. He said: "For me, no matter where you come from, you are welcome in sport because sport brings people together." He emphasized that the project is "amazing" and that he would like to help its voice echo worldwide.
Luka Modrić and Milan
Zlatan also reflected on Luka Modrić, describing him as a "maestro" and noting that Modrić is the "best player of Milan" last year. Zlatan said Modrić should continue playing as long as possible, because he would regret stopping. He also praised Slavena Bilić, calling her a "great person" and saying she will succeed with the Croatian national team.
Personal Life
When asked about his personal life, Zlatan admitted he is happy and enjoys life. He has two sons who play football, and he does not pressure them. His ambition is to "make the people around him happy" and help the new generation. Zlatan concluded that he is now the "Zlatan version" that wants to change the world through sport.
Conclusion
Zlatan’s visit to Split and his talk about sport, the youth sports games project, and Luka Modrić show his deep connection to Croatian sport and his desire to contribute to the development of young athletes.
