Why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is making headlines

THE FOOTBALLER?

Yes, the Paris Saint-Germain striker.

WHAT ABOUT HIM?

There was a recent comical spat between the Swede and the Eiffel Tower.

THE EIFFEL TOWER? WHAT DID ZLATAN BLURT OUT NOW?

Well, believe it or not, he requested that the Eiffel Tower be knocked down and replaced with a statue of him.

WAIT. COME AGAIN.

Yes. Actually, Zlatan is nearing the end of his contract with the Paris giants and rumours are rife he might move to a different club. On being asked if he wants to extend his contract with PSG, he said, 'If they replace the Eiffel Tower with a statue of me, I will stay at PSG. I can promise that!'

THAT’S A TALL ORDER ZLATAN

Typical Zlatanesque fashion. After all, he is known for his legendary self-regard to appreciate his immense talents as a footballer.

YES. BUT WHAT NOW?

You mean, are they replacing? No way. The Eiffel Tower, in fact, was having none of it and had a befitting reply to Zlatan’s request.

THE TOWER SPOKE? WHAT DID IT SAY?

Yes, it tweeted 'I like your humour Zlatan, and the view from Paris is beautiful from here, but I am the Tower!'

WOW… THAT’S CHEEKY!

It’s the iconic 129-year-old French landmark. What else did you expect?

YEAH. SO THIS IS WHAT WE CALL ‘TOWERING OVER’.

You bet. Towering reply to someone with a towering ego. Eiffel style!