End of an era as Zlatan Ibrahimovic accepts time now right to exit stage

SAYING FAREWELL: AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the San Siro pitch on Sunday night. Pic: AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the curtain down on a long, trophy-laden career on Sunday when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from football.

Veteran striker Ibrahimovic revealed his decision to quit the game during an on-pitch ceremony following AC Milan's 3-1 win over Verona which ended their Serie A campaign.