FIFA fines, warns Ibrahimovic agent about insults

The Associated Press, Zurich | Sports | Mon, April 08 2013, 7: 39 PM

FIFA says it has fined and Zlatan Ibrahimovic agent warned for using "abusive language" after he compared to the governing body to a Mafia organization and Sepp Blatter called an "insane dictator."

FIFA ordered Mino Raiola to pay 5,000 Swiss francs ($ 5350), plus 1,000 Swiss francs (1,070 to $) to the cost of a disciplinary procedure.

The Monaco-based agent, who has also called UEFA President Michel Platini a "mafia boss", was upset that FIFA or UEFA best player awards Ibrahimovic never WINS.

Raiola said FIFA Ballon D'Or award was "politically corrupt" if not win the Sweden forward.

Ibrahimovic posted in January, 10th in votes won by Lionel Messi. 1.24% of the vote he got points awarded by national captains and coaches, plus journalists.