LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimović is in the news again. This time it is for his bicycle kick during LA Galaxy vs New England Revolution, Major League Soccer 2019 which obviously resulted in a goal. However, this wasn’t enough for Zlatan’s side to win the game, but the stunning goal made headlines. No goals were scored by either of the sides until the 45th minute. It was Cristian Penilla from New England Revolution who netted the first goal at the 45th minute. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Suspended Two Games for Violent Conduct.
Teal Bunbury netted another one at the 60th minute. Finally, at the 84th minute, Zlatan Ibrahimović pulled off a stunner volleying the ball off his chest and onto his right foot. The 37-year-old flipped into the air and turned his back to the net and launched it into the upper left of the goal post. Despite the fact that goal could not save the team, this clip of the wonder pulled off by Zlatan went viral and was shared on various social media sites.
Check out the video below:
Just the casual self-volley-bicycle kick combo, courtesy of Zlatan Ibrahimovic 😱
(via @MLS)pic.twitter.com/GPd9qrON3b
— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) June 3, 2019
Here are a few reactions.
Still my favorite footballer.
— AlvaritoAA (@AlvaritoAA1) June 3, 2019
Yet another one.
The lion keep doing his thing
— Sammy Niniz (@sammy_niniz) June 3, 2019
Last one.
How can one be so good at something? I don't understand...
— logan sullivan (@LogSullivan19) June 3, 2019
The match resulted in a 2-1 victory for the New England Revolution. Talking about the MLS 2019 points table, LA Galaxy sits on the number two spot with 28 points. The team has played 16 matches so far in the tournament and has won nine and lost six. One of them produced no result. The team will next play against Orange County FC.
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