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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Gets 1st MLS Red Card After Slapping Michael Petrasso

Zlatan Ibrahimovic rarely does things by halves and he received his first Major League Soccer red card on Monday for slapping Montreal Impact's Michael Petrasso in the head.

The LA Galaxy forward was reacting to Petrasso stepping on his foot, but it was a petulant over-reaction given it looked purely accidental on the winger's part.

Per MLS, after consultation with the video referee, the Swede was duly given his marching orders four minutes before half-time at the Saputo Stadium:

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After Video Review, Zlatan Ibrahimovic receives a red card for violent conduct. #MTLvLA https://t.