‘I would have headbutted him!’: Zlatan slams Paredes, asks why Spain players ‘just watched’

Zlatan Ibrahimovic strongly criticised Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes for his actions. He stated he would have headbutted Paredes if he had been on the field. Ibrahimovic also questioned the Spanish players’ lack of response to the confrontation. FIFA is investigating Paredes’ conduct following the match. Paredes later expressed pride in representing his country despite the loss.