Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Hat-Trick Propels LA Galaxy Register 7-2 Victory Against Sporting KC; Ibra Sets a New Record in MLS (Watch Video)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has truly been the attraction at the Major League Soccer ever since his transfer to La Galaxy in last summers. The former Manchester United striker has once again let his game do the talking as he slammed a hat-trick in the game against Sporting KC. This propelled the team to a 7-2 win over the opponent and thus scripted a new record for himself in MLS. The former Ajax forward has now taken his goal tally to 26 and has surpassed himself. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Becomes the Only Player from MLS to Register Himself Amongst the FIFA 20’s top 100 rankings.

The video of his goal went viral on social media. Felipe Gutierrez from Sporting KC slammed the first goal for the team and gave a 1-0 lead to the side at the 24^th minute. Zlatan netted the first goal eight minutes later. Joe Corona from LA gave a much-needed lead to the team and put the team on 2-1. Ibra was still in the hunt and netted a goal at 51^st minute.LA Galaxy continued to dominate and as Uriel Antune netted yet another goal at 69^th minute. Sebastian Lleget netted two more goals at 77^th and 79^th minute. Zlatan with his weak foot completed his hat-trick at the 85^th minute.

Check out his goals below:

After the game, Zlatan said, “I think I am the best ever to play in MLS. And that, without joking. It's good. I said from the first day I came that I'm not here for vacation. I'm here to perform and show everybody what the game is about. I think the two years I've had here, I've done good things. Amazing things. Perfect things.”

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