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UEFA opens Ibrahimovic investigation into gambling links

UEFA has launched an investigation into allegations Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a financial interest in a betting company.

The Sweden international is still impressing on the field at the age of 39 and signed a a new deal with AC Milan last week.

However, off-field issues are threatening to overshadow the autumn of his career - with UEFA appointing an inspector to look into the allegations.

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What has been said?

In a statement on its website, UEFA said: “In accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has today been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations by Mr.