what a s**t country

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has
been hit with a four-
game ban for his anti-
France tirade following
Paris Saint-Germain's
Ligue 1 loss at Bordeaux
last month.
The Sweden international was caught on
camera verbally abusing referee Lionel
Jaffredo after the 3-2 defeat and caused
huge controversy by labelling France "a s**t
country" that was not worthy of his talent.
Indeed, Ibrahimovic was roundly criticised
for his outburst, with even his adopted
nation's Prime Minister weighing into the
argument.
The 33-year-old apologised for his
comments and argued that he would not
have signed a new contract with PSG if that
was the way he felt about France.
However, the LFP has nonetheless decided
to ban Ibrahimovic for four games, meaning
he will miss the Ligue 1 champions'
upcoming clashes with Nice, Lille, Metz and
Nantes.
The ruling is a major blow for PSG, given the
outspoken attacker had announced his
return to his very best form with a hat-trick
in Wednesday's Coupe de France rout of
Saint-Etienne.
The capital club are also just one point clear
of Lyon at the top of Ligue 1, with just seven
rounds of the season remaining, only three
of which Ibrahimovic will now be eligible
for.
Gallingly for Ibrahimovic, he will also have to
sit out PSG's Champions League quarter-
final, first-leg clash with Barcelona next
week through suspension, after being sent
off in their previous fixture against Chelsea
at Stamford Bridge.
However, the former Barcelona man will be
able to lead the PSG attack in Saturday's
Coupe de la Ligue final against Bastia.