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During the World Cup qualifying match, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his third goal, and the TV cameras turned to Zlatan Ibrahimović. Football enthusiasts were surprised - the Swedish football star was applauding.
Immediately after the match, which Portugal won 3:2 and secured a ticket to the World Cup, the media marveled and praised the Swedish leader for his honorable behavior.
However, it turned out that the arrogant Swedish football star was not applauding his opponent.
"Did I applaud C. Ronaldo? No, I was just trying to inspire my team with applause. I wanted to encourage and motivate my teammates in the final minutes of the match. It's important not to give up until the final whistle of the game, because surprises can happen," - said Z. Ibrahimović to the Italian press, after scoring two goals in the match.
