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Today: A. I. 💙 Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The end of the 22-23 season was also the end of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career and I will miss him.
Beyond what he could do on the pitch, Zlatan was a master of storytelling. He created an arrogant, cartoonish and grandiose persona that added impact to his footballing talents, especially in recent years.
His character was so great that he ended up inspiring Ted Lasso's Zava.
In times when footballers go out of their way to say as little as possible when they speak, Zlatan was the last link in an endangered species: the Maradonas, the Cantonas, the George-Bests... those creative footballers off the pitch, capable of improvising phrases worthy of being printed on a T-shirt or carved on a tombstone.
For instance:
"God only knows... And you're talking to him now”.
"What did I get my wife for her birthday? Nothing, she already has Zlatan".
"First I went to the left, and so did he. Then I went to the right, and so did he. Then I went to the left again, and he went to buy a hot dog.
"I came, I looked and I conquered. Thank you LA Galaxy for making me feel alive again. For the fans: you wanted Zlatan, I gave you Zlatan. You're welcome. The story continues... Now go back to watching baseball.
Sorry, I went off the deep end.
Back to the focus of the article: creativity, football and artificial intelligence. With the excuse of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's retirement I asked ChatGPT to pay him a nice tribute as if Zlatan himself was writing a limerick about Zlatan. Enjoy.
Zlatan's Anthem: The Ballad of the Football God
In the realm of football, I'm divine,
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of a kind,
With skills so sublime,
I conquer the field, it's a sign,
That I'm a deity, a god you'll find.
From Malmö to Milan, I roam,
Striking fear into defenders' home,
With my towering frame,
I play the beautiful game,
Leaving opponents in a cyclone.
My presence on the pitch, a spectacle,
A marvel, a legend, it's impeccable,
With every touch, I create,
A masterpiece, they anticipate,
As I weave my magic, it's unforgettable.
I soar through the air like a hawk,
My acrobatic goals leave jaws drop,
A scissor kick, a bicycle,
In the net, the ball will tickle,
God-like, they say, as I never stop.
I've conquered leagues, both far and wide,
From England's soil to Serie A's pride,
With titles on my resume,
I am Zlatan, hear what I say,
The football god, with ego amplified.
But beyond the pitch, I'm human too,
A family man, with passions anew,
Charitable deeds, a helping hand,
I make my mark, across the land,
A god with a heart, it's undeniably true.
So remember my name, it's Zlatan,
The football god, the enigmatic man,
With skills unmatched, and ego to spare,
I'll leave an indelible mark everywhere,
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the legend began.