Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the former Swedish football icon, has revealed his lack of religious affiliation despite his notable spiritual tattoos. At 42 years old, following a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Ibrahimovic admitted he does not believe in God.
His tattoos include the phrase “only God can judge me” on his rib cage and various Buddhist mantras on his back. When questioned whether these tattoos reflect his religious beliefs, he clarified they do not, reflecting on the absence of divine intervention during his brother’s battle with leukemia.
In an interview with The Athletic, Ibrahimovic explained, “No, I do not adhere to any religion. The phrase ‘only God can judge me’—who is it meant for? When my brother succumbed to leukemia, where was God to assist him? We express gratitude to God and offer prayers daily, yet where was He in those moments? I believe that you are your own God. That is my belief and perspective.”
Regarding his tattoos, the former Inter Milan and AC Milan forward noted that he placed them on his back to prevent himself from growing weary of them. “Seeing them constantly can become tiresome. This placement ensures I’ll never get bored of them,” he added.
Ibrahimovic began his professional career at Malmo FF, later joining Ajax and making a mark as a top European talent. His illustrious career includes notable tenures with Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy.
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