2018 World Cup: former Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic a Visa ambassador (payments)

Former Swedish international footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become an ambassador of Visa, the US group of payment solutions and financial services, for the 2018 World Cup, on 17/04/2018. Visa is a FIFA partner, which is the first level in the sponsoring hierarchy of the international federation and the football World Cup since 2007, and up to and including the 2022 World Cup.

"Zlatan Ibrahimović, will be the new face of its global marketing campaign in anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. As the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, Visa, in collaboration with Zlatan, will help fans not miss a moment of the action this summer," said the brand.

"Zlatan is not only known for his prowess in sport, but for his character and global appeal. Born in Sweden to a Bosnian father and Croatian mother, this football legend, United Nations ambassador and business owner, speaks five languages and embodies the global nature of the Visa brand and its acceptance," added the US group.

• Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who now plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS Major League Soccer, the…