My children don't listen to my advice - Ibrahimovic

LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a guest on hit US TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, The former Barcelona and Manchester United forward is currently out in the USA, playing in MLS for LA Galaxy.

Ahead of the start of the new season, he appeared on hit television show Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he opened up about his life on and off the pitch.

Photo: Ibrahimovic with partner Helena Seger and their children Vincent (L) Maximilian (second left)

The 37-year-old also discussed the next generation of Ibrahimovics - and whether sons Maximilian, 12, and Vincent, 10, are impressed by his performances on the pitch. 

'No absolutely not,' he said. 'When I try to help them, they go, “Papa, we know how to do it better than you.” 

'It’s become a competition now, as to who is the best. If you ask them, they are the best. They are skillful. I don’t force them to (become professionals). I force them to be active and train and get the discipline. I don’t like lazy people.'

Ibrahimovic was also asked by Kimmel about his plans for life after football and the Swedish superstar admitted he would be keen to turn his hand to acting after retiring.

'I’m a little bit curious in how the world looks on that side. I’m in the right place so let’s see what happens,' he said.

'When I try to help them, they go, “Papa, we know how to do it better",' he says of his kids

Could he be a Bond villain? 'I think so. Villain, good guy, whatever, a hero...  sing? No! I need to be the action guy, jump from buildings, all these crazy things!'

Ibrahimovic has been playing in the US for almost a year, having quit Manchester United to move to MLS.

But he could soon be back on these shores, having lost a bet with David Beckham over England's 2-0 victory against Sweden during last year's World Cup.

'If Sweden won, I’d go to IKEA and buy whatever I want and you’d pay for it,' the 37-year-old said. 'He goes, "Okay, but if England wins you come to Wembley Stadium in England and you watch a game in an England shirt and eat fish and chips". 

'I was like okay, but I lost the bet. I will do it. As soon as I have time. I’m busy.'