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[ad_1] Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to AC Milan as an advisor to the Serie A club's management, owners RedBird Capital Partners confirmed on Monday. In a statement, American investment firm RedBird said that the former Sweden striker, who won a host of trophies as a player in Italy, will "serve as a senior advisor to AC Milan ownership and senior management". The 42-year-old has also been hired as "Operating Partner" for RedBird's "sports and media and entertainment investment portfolio".RedBird said that Ibrahimovic's mandate at Milan "will include player development and high-performance training, advancing AC Milan's global brand and commercial interests, and supporting special projects of strategic importance, including the club's new stadium."Within RedBird, Ibrahimovic "will help...

[ad_1] One of the finest strikers of his generation, Zalatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football on the final day of the Serie A. The AC Milan striker announced the big decision as his side took on Hellas Verona. But, during the retirement speech, the Swedish striker was booed by the Verona fans. The veteran forward, who is known to not mince his words for anyone, gave a sharp reply to Verona fans, and in return, received a massive applause from Milan fans. At the age of 41, Zlatan remains in peak physical shape but injuries limited his playing time to the bare minimum this season."You can boo, this is your moment because you can see me," Ibrahimovic said in response on being jeered by Verona fans on Sunday.Verona fans were booing Zlatan as he gave his retirement speech.So...