SCAN THE SPORT – According to a survey conducted by the Swedish Ifop for L’Equipe Magazine, the Parisian striker remains popular as a player. However, its image has deteriorated public man.
No one can ignore, Zlatan Ibrahimovic occupies the media space in France since coming to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2012. Some love it, others hate it, it is certain that the Swedes do not leave indifferent the people of France. As proof, the question “Do you know Zlatan Ibrahimovic?» Asked by Ifop as part of a survey on the PSG star revealed on Saturday L’Equipe Magazine 93% respondents respond favorably. In the Paris region or province, almost everyone knows Swedish.
Although it has a huge reputation in France, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not loved in the same way by everyone. If the French have a good image of the player (42%), they are, however, many (49%) to have a very bad image of public personality. The sport remains respected, unlike the man whose image is falling in recent months.
The “shit country” is remembered
Central figure in Ligue 1 at the sulfurous personality, Swedish striker has seen his image as a man age deteriorated sharply over the past year. Indeed, it has deteriorated to 40% of respondents. However, the gamer picture has not changed (60%).
The break between the Scandinavian and French player has actually made last March. In the wake of the defeat to Bordeaux PSG, Ibrahimovic had lost his cool on the way the break, as the cameras of Canal + eye that obviously have nothing missing from the scene. Enraged, the Swede was then released in English: “ It’s been fifteen years since I play football and I have never seen as bad a referee in this country of shit. This country does not deserve PSG. “
Following this episode, 52% of football fans say their opinion about the player evolved negatively. The Swede has tried to reclaim the French by launching a “ Vive la France! ” at the end of the Parc des Princes in May before receiving the trophy of champion of France for the third consecutive year, but this does was not enough. When Zlatan room or opponents demonstrates the full extent of his egocentrism, it passes. When he insult, it breaks.
PSG not more popular with Ibrahimovic
Zlatanmania that accompanied the arrival of the Swedes in the French capital would could suggest that the PSG picture would benefit from the popularity of its star. Yet it is not. If one third of football fans (31%) have a bad image of the Parisian club, it has however not changed for 39% of them since the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovc in Paris. Since its inception, PSG divides, the Swede has changed nothing. Quite the contrary. His personality has not really served the interests of the club.
A “over priced” player and “arrogant”
If football fans recognize that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is an asset to the Ligue 1 (62%), and even a central figure in the French championship (52%), they are a large majority to affirm that the Swedish player is over priced (69%). In the tradition of the sports collection of the Parisian striker, the main impression that emerges is not much better. As in 2013, the word “arrogant” which ranks first (27%) among football fans, to “overpaid” (18%) and “annoying” (7%). In one year, the negative perception of the main player even increased from 10% to 59%.
For his last year of contract with PSG, 64% of football fans believe Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be sporting a complicated problem to manage for Laurent Blanc. However, 60% think it will be a key element in the field. However, 72% do not see the big hero in a memorable season. Small consolation for the Swedes, 51% of football fans consider him the best player’s current club in the capital and 52% of them believe that it is wise to keep without, however, extend his contract. After a sluggish last season, the Parisian striker still has a few more months to restore its reputation and win back the heart of the French.
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