Zlatan Ibrahimović praised Ecuador and joked about Sebastián Beccacece's look
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Zlatan Ibrahimović praised Ecuador's 2-1 victory over Germany in the World Cup, calling it a "miracle."
- The former Swedish footballer, now a commentator, highlighted Ecuador's effective risk-taking and fantastic performance.
- Ibrahimović also lightheartedly teased a Fox Sports journalist about her hair conditioner, comparing it to Ecuador's coach Sebastián Beccacece's look.
Zlatan Ibrahimović, known for his candid commentary, lauded Ecuador's surprising 2-1 victory against Germany in the World Cup, describing the win as a "miracle."
If you get one chance, maybe you can have luck; if you get a second, that that happens is already a miracle. And, to be honest, they had as much luck as a miracle with those chances.
Speaking as a commentator for Fox Sports, the former Swedish star analyzed the match, noting that while Ecuador might have had luck on their side with their chances, their performance was "fantastic." He emphasized that when a team plays with the intention of winning, they approach the game differently, taking more risks and playing with greater attacking intent.
But that doesn't mean they didn't play well: they put on a fantastic performance.
"They take risks differently. Players have to take on more, attack more, risk more. And that completely changes the way you play. That's why they won this match. Big congratulations to them," Ibrahimović stated.
They take risks differently. Players have to take on more, attack more, risk more. And that completely changes the way you play. That's why they won this match. Big congratulations to them.
Beyond his football analysis, Ibrahimović injected his signature humor into the broadcast. He playfully questioned fellow commentator Rebecca Lowe about sharing the same conditioner as Ecuador's coach, Sebastián Beccacece, complimenting the coach's "incredible" and "fantastic" look, especially enhanced by the victory.
But I have a question for you, Rebecca: do you share the same conditioner as the Ecuadorian coach, Sebastian, or not? He has an incredible look, really fantastic. It's a great look… and with a victory on top, it looks even better.
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.