Ibrahimovic says he's still better than Vela 'by far'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has high hopes for his LA Galaxy side ahead of their clash against LAFC in the fourth-ever installment of "El Trafico." Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman examine LA Galaxy's recent struggles as they prepare to take on city rivals LAFC, MLS's top team in 2019. LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he is "by far" still the best player in MLS even compared to LAFC's Carlos Vela, who leads the league in goals scored this season. The Galaxy host LAFC in the first Los Angeles derby of 2019 on Friday night (live at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN) and the outspoken Sweden striker told ESPN's Ahora o Nunca ahead of the match that he still thinks he's the superior player to Vela. "By far, because if he's in his prime. How old is he? Twenty-nine," said Ibrahimovic. "And...

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