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Ibrahimovic files 'hate crime' complaint after house and statue vandalized

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It was all smiles between Ibrahimovic (R) and the Malmo fans in October when the statue was unveiled [Courtesy]

Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic Thursday filed a "hate crime" complaint Thursday after being the target of vandalism and racists threats, police said, a day after the star announced his part ownership in football club Hammarby.

A statue of the player in Malmo was attacked with fire and paint while the word "Judas" was daubed across the front door of his residence in Stockholm.

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