Ezequiel “Pocho” Lavezzi has shared a memorable story about a wild night of partying with Zlatan Ibrahimovic during their time together at Paris Saint-Germain, giving fans a rare glimpse into the off-field life of football superstars.
In a candid recollection that has gone viral, Lavezzi described how the evening unfolded after a concert. While heading home with his girlfriend, he received a call from Ibrahimovic asking what he was doing. Without hesitation, the Argentine forward told his date to leave and joined his teammate instead.
“I got home, grabbed my truck, and drove out to where Ibra was,” Lavezzi recalled. “We got hammered… completely f*cked up. We finally stopped at 5 AM, and there was training the next day.”
🚨🗣️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Ezequiel Lavezzi recounts this story from his PSG days.
"I remember once there was a concert. A couple of us went to watch it. As we were going back home, Ibrahimovic called me and asked: 'what are you doing?'"
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Despite the heavy drinking session that lasted until the early hours, both players reported for duty at 8 AM. Lavezzi managed to train normally, but the Swedish striker was reportedly lying on the doctor’s bed, feeling terrible. Amazed by his teammate’s recovery, Zlatan asked him, “How in the world can you do that?” Lavezzi’s reply was straightforward: “The thing is, I was doing it every day.”
The anecdote highlights the intense partying culture that sometimes existed alongside the professional demands of top-flight football at PSG. It also underscores the remarkable physical resilience and discipline many elite athletes possess, even after nights of excess.
During their overlapping years at PSG (2012–2015), Ibrahimovic and Lavezzi formed part of a star-studded attacking lineup that dominated Ligue 1. While Zlatan was known for his larger-than-life personality both on and off the pitch, stories like this add to his legendary status as a footballer who lived life to the fullest while delivering consistent performances.
Fans have reacted enthusiastically to Lavezzi’s tale, with many sharing similar stories of player bonding and the hidden side of professional football. The post, featuring a photo of Lavezzi speaking and an image of him with Ibrahimovic in PSG kit, perfectly captures the camaraderie between the two South American and Scandinavian stars.
This wild night out story continues to entertain football enthusiasts worldwide, reminding everyone that behind the goals and glory, players are human too albeit with superhuman recovery abilities.