Zlatan Ibrahimovic crowned ‘Raja’ by FIFA in Punjabi post, fans go wild

The official Facebook page of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), FIFA World Cup, recently shared a striking photo of Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a Punjabi caption in Gurmukhi script reading “Raja” (King). The background of the image also featured the word “Sherdil” (lion-hearted), adding a touch of regional pride. The post instantly caught the attention of Punjabi football enthusiasts, who hailed the act as a recognition of their language and culture on a global platform. Many fans expressed excitement in the comments, calling it a proud moment for Punjabi sports enthusiasts.

FIFA, the global governing body of football and organiser of FIFA World Cup, the world’s most-watched sporting event, frequently engages fans across cultures through social media campaigns. This latest post is seen as an effort to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, widely regarded as one of the most charismatic and accomplished strikers in modern football, has played for top clubs, including Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United.