05.02.2026 11:22
Former star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a guest on Slaven Bilic's program and gave an interview in Bosnian for the first time in his career. Ibrahimovic made heartfelt statements about his family and the Yugoslav War. Noting that his father is a Bosnian Muslim and his mother is Catholic, Ibrahimovic emphasized that he comes from a multicultural family.
Former star footballer of Bosnian descent, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, made his first-ever interview in Bosnian as a guest on Slaven Bilic's program. Ibrahimovic's identity, family, and comments about the Yugoslav War drew attention.
A HISTORIC MOMENT ON SLAVEN BILIC'S CHANNEL
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe during his football career, spoke in Bosnian for the first time on the program aired on the channel of former coach and player Slaven Bilic. The interview quickly resonated widely on social media.
"MY FATHER IS A BOSNIAN MUSLIM, MY MOTHER IS CATHOLIC"
Using sincere expressions about his family and roots, Ibrahimovic emphasized that he comes from a multicultural family with the words, "My father is a Bosnian Muslim, my mother is Catholic."
COMMENT ON THE YUGOSLAV WAR
Stating that he particularly avoided talking about the Yugoslav War, Ibrahimovic clearly expressed his stance on the issue. Reminding that he grew up in Sweden, the star said, "Since I have always lived in Sweden, I have no right to talk about the Yugoslav War."