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Ibrahimovic statue set on fire by angry Malmo supporters after Hammarby deal confirmed

The Swedish star had his effigy vandalised after fans were angered by his decision to invest in another club

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's statue at former club Malmo has been set on fire after the Sweden striker announced his decision to become a part-owner of rivals Hammarby.

Video was posted on social media of a group of supporters setting the 38-year-old's sculpture outside Malmo's Swedbank Stadion alight, while Swedish media reported there was a racist message sprayed on the ground nearby.

The angry reaction happened shortly after Ibrahimovic confirmed he was investing in Hammarby, despite developing his career and getting a start as a senior player with Malmo.