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Ibrahimovic takes swipe at critics

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suggested criticisms of his recent performances in the French media do not affect him because he cannot understand the language.

The 34-year-old has come under fire for a series of lethargic displays - coach Laurent Blanc called on him to improve after a disappointing showing in the 0-0 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League last week - but was on target, and provided an assist for Edinson Cavani, in the 4-1 triumph over Saint-Etienne on Sunday.

"It's good to win after the defeat against Real Madrid. We didn't lose? But it looked that way," he commented.

After being asked to respond to the critics, Ibrahimovic replied: "The problem is that I do not understand French, so I do not give them any importance."