Zlatan Ibrahimovic's autobiography 'I am Zlatan' has been nominated for the prestigious August prize in Sweden which is awarded annually in the three different categories. Ibra's book has been nominated in the non-fiction category.
Below is a google translate version of the jury's motivation for nominating the book.
The jury's motivation: A sensitive and rough depiction that takes the reader from the stands down the pitch and around the world Zlatan. Gently and firmly shown both a UNPOLISHED and polished everyday when doors open to both the kitchen in Rosengård as changing rooms in Milan. A seemingly oretuscherad tour that also attracts those who are not so often walk in literary ways. Accurate storytelling that leaves a lasting impression.
They can waffle on all they like but we all know that they were just scared of him giving them a roundhouse kick to the head.
