Ibrahimovic nets landmark 500th goal as AC Milan return to Serie A summit

The 39-year-old Swedish striker fired a shot into the top corner in the first half to reach the landmark, over 21 years after his first career goal for Swedish club Malmo

C Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring his 500th career goal against Crotone in the Serie A at the San Siro in Milan. Credit: Reuters Photo.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the 500th club goal of his career and added a second as AC Milan reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a 4-0 win over bottom side Crotone on Sunday.

The 39-year-old Swedish striker fired a shot into the top corner in the first half to reach the landmark, more than 21 years after his first career goal for Swedish club Malmo in 1999.

Ibrahimovic tapped in his 14th goal in 11 league games after the break, and a double from Ante Rebic sealed a comfortable win for Stefano Pioli’s side.

Milan moved two points clear of Inter Milan at the top with 49 points from 21 games. Crotone remained bottom with 12 points, four adrift of safety.

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