Zlatan Ibrahimovic called Alexi Lalas 'ignorant' when debating the France team, leaving Thierry Henry stunned. Ibrahimovic and Henry have joined FOX Sports for World Cup coverage alongside Lalas, a former USMNT legend. However, tensions have risen between the pundits.
The Incident
During Tuesday's match, France beat Senegal 3-1 at New York/New Jersey Stadium. After the game, Lalas questioned whether France showed arrogance in the first half. Ibrahimovic responded: 'It's not arrogance, it's confidence. Ignorant people will say it's arrogance, intelligent people it's confidence.'
Henry's Reaction
Henry stared at the camera with enlarged eyes, adding to the awkward atmosphere. Fans reacted to Henry's expression, with one saying: 'He's been on a new meme package of faces throughout this World Cup.'
Previous Clashes
This isn't their first conflict. After the USMNT's win over Paraguay, Ibrahimovic slammed Lalas for heaping pressure on the team. Presenter Rebecca Lowe had to intervene as the row continued. Ibrahimovic also took a lie detector test, revealing he didn't value his fellow pundits' opinions.
Ibrahimovic's Bluntness
At the start of a new programme, Ibrahimovic quipped: 'Rebecca, you look great. Thierry, you look sharp. Alexi ... we can discuss.' Despite this, Ibrahimovic insisted it was 'all love' between them.
It's only Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup, and Ibrahimovic and Lalas have already created several viral moments.
