Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the former Swedish international, has taken a swipe at the Belgian national team following their 1-1 draw against Iran in a friendly match on June 15, 2026. The match, played in Tehran, saw Belgium struggle to secure a win against the Asian side.
In a post on social media, Ibrahimovic wrote, 'I literally fell asleep watching Belgium vs Iran. They call themselves the Red Devils? More like the Red Turtles.' The comment quickly went viral, with many fans and pundits weighing in on the criticism.
Belgium, ranked fourth in the FIFA World Rankings, were expected to dominate the match but were held to a draw by Iran, who are ranked 21st. The result has raised questions about Belgium's form ahead of the upcoming UEFA European Championship qualifiers.
Ibrahimovic, who retired from international football in 2023, has a history of making provocative statements about other teams. His latest comments have added fuel to the ongoing debate about Belgium's performance under manager Domenico Tedesco.
