As we all know, quantum mechanics virtually demands the existence of parallel universes.

And, in one of these parallel universes Inter striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is really as good as he thinks he is.

In fact, you can get a peak into this universe on YouTube with this video.

However, in this universe, Ibrahimovic isn’t anywhere near the player he thinks he is. He goes missing at international level for Sweden, he goes missing in big European games and the top defenders in the game have no trouble keeping him quiet.

None of this, of course, troubles the mighty Ibrahimovic ego. Because, according to The Zlatan himself, he is the north, south, east and west.

Yes, really. He is, you know. He said so in a diary that is sold to Italian children.

Full details here, but my favourite excerpt is :

“‘I am west because I love the United States, where I often spend holidays with my family. I love the weather and I like English as a tool to communicate with the world.”

Zlatan - you are as pretentious as you are overrated.