Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct in LA Galaxy victory
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic had signed a one-year contract with the club. — Reuters pic
NEW YORK, May 18 — LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a two-game ban for violent conduct after he grabbed New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson by the neck in their 2-0 MLS win last Saturday.minute of the match after Sweden’s Ibrahimovic missed an opportunity to score, with Johnson going to ground holding his neck.
“The disciplinary committee has suspended LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic for two games and issued an undisclosed fine for violent conduct in the 86Former Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic, who signed a new one-year deal with Galaxy last December, will miss matches against Colorado Rapids tomorrow and Orlando City on May 24.
The 37-year-old was also fined earlier this month for simulation in their 3-1 defeat by Columbus Crew. — Reuters
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