Zlatan Ibrahimovic Nike Advert: Mad or Genius?

Footballer Zlatan Imbrahimovic is known for having a high opinion of himself.

But even by his own his own vainglorious standards, Imbrahimovic took his hyperbole to a whole new level when he used his Twitter account to advertise a new Nike range.

The Paris Saint-Germain and Sweden striker started a flurry of tweets with a modest request - that Twitter allows him to use more than the 140 character limit.

Hi @Twitter. For tomorrow Zlatan needs more than 140 characters. Please change rules for Zlatan #DareToZlatan
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 9, 2014

Imbrahimovic then asked his 830,000 followers to submit questions on how to play the Zlatan way, with a predictably hilarious result.

Arrogant or genius - you decide.

Need help to ZLATAN? Learn to take the risks that make legends. Ask questions. Learn the ways. #DareToZlatan pic.twitter.com/4CLjuUoqe2
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

Dear @EdgleyLFC. Daring to Zlatan is easy. Start by trying moves that can’t be done. Keep trying until you are Zlatan. #DareToZlatan
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

Incorporate Zlatan’s teachings into your life, @life_of_eisen, and one day @NikeFootball might make a t-shirt named after you. #DareToZlatan
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

Am I mad @bailofwz? Would a sane man try a 32 yard overhead kick in an international match? #DareToZlatan
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

Need to impress a scout? Take risks to score great goals. If that doesn't work, try this. #DareToZlatan pic.twitter.com/gsAxNxQpyh
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

Dear @ArmouredGuy, a wise man once said, surprising your opponent is the key to surprising them. That wise man was Zlatan. #DareToZlatan
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

Yes @Tom_J_Webster. Zlatan is just a human. The same way a great white shark is just a fish. #DareToZlatan
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

Hi @Greg_douglass, failure is the first step to success. The second step is growing a ponytail. #DaretoZlatan
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) March 10, 2014

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