This archive report was first published on 23 July 2019.
LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic could face a heavy ban in the MLS after elbowing an opponent during a heated LA derby on Friday night.
On July 19, 2019, Ibrahimovic netted a hat-trick to reduce LAFC's lead at the top of the MLS Western Conference to nine points.
However, his performance was marred by a clash with Libyan international Mohamed El-Monir, who required surgery for injuries suffered.
According to a Mirror report, video clips revealed that Ibrahimovic checked at El-Monir's position before delivering an elbow to the defender's face.
LAFC goalkeeper coach Zak Abdel confronted Ibrahimovic on the field, with the Swede responding, "Go home, you little b - Go home".
Ibrahimovic has been suspended once this season by MLS officials for unsportsmanlike behavior and was issued a two-game ban and an undisclosed fine for violent conduct in May.
