Former Indian football player and captain IM Vijayan was in for a surprise on Tuesday when he received an AC Milan jersey signed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other stars including Rafael Leao and Alessio Romagnoli.
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Vijayan, one of India’s most decorated football players, took to social media where he posted a video where he is seen with the AC Milan number 9 jersey.
The 53-year-old took to Twitter and wrote: “An awesome gift from AC Milan football club.”
“A jersey personally signed by The Lion Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rafael Leão and Alessio Romagnoli a special thanks to the head coach of AC Milan football Acadamy of Kerala Mr. Alberto Lacandela.” Vijayan tweeted.
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Vijayan, who retired from football in 2003, has been nominated for the Padma Shri Award by the AIFF executive committee this year.
An awesome gift from AC Milan football club. A jersey personally signed by The Lion Zlatan Ibrahimović, Rafael Leão and Alessio Romagnoli a special thanks to the head coach of AC Milan football Acadamy of Kerala Mr. Alberto Lacandela pic.twitter.com/mhX6nqygbA
— I M Vijayan (@IMVijayan1) October 4, 2022
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He has scored 32 goals for his country in 73 games.
