WCQ: Ibrahimovic Faces Ban Following Rough Tackle in Sweden’s Loss to Spain

AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been banned and he won’t feature for Sweden in their first leg of the World Cup play-offs in March.

Talisman Ibrahimovic will miss Sweden’ semi-final clash following his suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct on Chelsea’s captain, Cesar Azpilicueta in the World Cup qualifiers against Spain on Sunday.

The 40-year-old came onto the pitch to replace Alexander Isak in the 73 minute after Spain had grabbed a winner to seal their automatic World Cup qualification over Sweden.

Alvaro Morata found the winner for his side at Estadio de La Cartuja through Daniel Olmo’s assist 4 minutes to the final whistle.

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Being always aggressive, Ibrahimovic could not save his side from the disappointment but left his mark on the 32-year-old defender following a brutal shoulder charge.

Following the victory, Spain who have never lost a home game in World Cup qualifiers finished top of Group B with 19 points, while the second-placed Swedes who could still qualify through the playoffs in March have 15 points so far.