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'God' Zlatan produces debut miracle after prophetic LA Galaxy team-talk

The Swede asked a question of his new teammates on Friday that may have them believing in a higher power after Saturday's stunning debut

CARSON, Calif. — When Zlatan Ibrahimovic began his first training session with the LA Galaxy on Friday, he took a moment to ask his new teammates a surprising question. "Do you believe in God," Ibrahimovic asked his rather perplexed new squad. After they all said answered in the affirmative, Ibrahimovic delivered the punchline.

"I'm glad you all believe in me," the 36-year-old deadpanned, delivering a joke to break the ice with his new team.