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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1H 11M

Zlatan Ibrahimović x Tom Brady | GOATS on GREATNESS

from Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast · host FOX Sports

In this exclusive conversation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović reflect on their legendary career paths, the relentless mental toughness required to sustain excellence, and how they channeled an insatiable drive to stay at the top for decades. They also dive deep into leadership styles and the anatomy of iconic moments, like Zlatan's infamous bicycle kick. Plus, Tom Brady shares his firsthand advice with Zlatan on transitioning from the pitch to the FOX Sports analyst desk. Chapters0:00 Intro1:00 Becoming Zlatan9:38 Tom Brady’s Path16:14 Mental Toughness21:42 The Infamous Bicycle Kick25:42 Leadership & Anger30:45 Never Satisfied36:54 World Cup Prep43:16 The GOAT Mindset50:51 Zero Distractions57:59 Analyzing Fandom1:06:17 Brady’s Advice For Zlatan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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