Ibra goal splits opinion on all-time ranking

Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring against England during their international friendly soccer match at the Friends Arena in Stockholm November 14, 2012. Reuters/Phil Noble

LONDON, (Reuters) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s memorable fourth strike in Sweden’s 4-2 win over England on Wednesday has sparked worldwide debate about its place in the pantheon of great goals.

England skipper Steven Gerrard said it was the best he has ever seen live but Norway coach Egil “Drillo” Olsen said it could not be regarded as truly great because goalkeeper Joe Hart was a long way off his line.

Sweden coach Erik Hamren said the goal,