Updated On: 27 March, 2021 07:42 AM IST | Stockholm | AFP
Sweden’s star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic compares his international return five years after retirement to his debut game; sets up winner in 1-0 victory over Georgia

Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic (right) joins teammate Viktor Claesson in celebration after a goal against Georgia during their World Cup qualifier in Stockholm on Thursday. Sweden won 1-0. Pic/Getty Images
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said it felt like his Sweden debut as he set up the decisive goal in his first international appearance in nearly five years with Thursday’s 1-0 home win over Georgia in 2022 World Cup qualifying.
Ibrahimovic, 39, played his last Sweden game at Euro 2016 before wearing his country’s yellow shirt again for the 117th time in their Group B opener. He fed Viktor Claesson in the first half to start the campaign with a victory in a group which also includes Spain, Greece and Kosovo, where they head this weekend.