Ibrahimovic pens tribute to Sweden following international retirement

Zlatan Ibrahimovic penned a tribute to Sweden on Thursday outlining what he's done for the nation after playing his final international match.

The free-agent forward took to Instagram to thank the nation's fans and credit them with helping him evolve into the superstar he is today.

Before praising the nation's supporters, though, Ibrahimovic began his message in vintage Ibrahimovic style: "I came from this place people call 'ghetto Rosengard,' conquered Sweden and made it my country. My way. I am Sweden. A huge thank you to the Swedish people - without you I would never have been able to fulfill my dreams. You will always be in my blue-and-yellow heart. I love you."