World Cup round-up: Zlatan Ibrahimovic helps Sweden to victory on return

The AC Milan striker quit after Euro 2016, but has now made a surprise return to the Sweden ranks – and required just 35 minutes to claim an assist.

Sweden's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic and his teammates celebrate the first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football match against Georgia. Picture: Getty Images

Zlatan Ibrahimovic toasted his first Sweden appearance in five years by setting up Viktor Claesson’s goal in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Georgia.

The 39-year-old broke down in tears earlier in the week when weighing up his decision to come out of international retirement.