Inconsolable soccer player also breaks Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s heart
Sweden was eliminated from the women’s European Championships in the cruelest way: on penalty kicks. In the lottery of penalties England, Italy’s next opponent, got the better of them, and the decisive mistake for the Scandinavians was Smilla Holmberg, who sent the ball over the crossbar.
After the end of the match Holmberg seemed inconsolable, despite the support of her teammates: the 18-year-old burst into tears on the court.
But after the game came a surprise for the girl: her dad Ola revealed this to Aftonbladet. “It was a heavy night. She received support from the team, fans, friends and relatives”.
Among those who called her, even legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “She even got a message from Zlatan this morning, who is one of her big idols. He texted her that she is so strong, that she will shoot the next penalty and the one after that, and that believing in yourself is key. All great soccer players have missed penalties during their careers. Zlatan was young when he missed against Holland at Euro 2004. The important thing is that they are not career-defining episodes”.
