Who is the footballer in the Visa advert and is he playing at the World Cup?

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is well underway already with a number of exciting moments already happening including the thrilling Iberian derby.

Visa's adverts have been turning heads on Twitter, but is the footballer featured at the tournament?

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Who is the footballer in the Visa advert?

Visa announced on June 8 that Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be joining the Visa team.

The series of Visa adverts featuring the former Sweden international show him being his usual cheeky, cocky self.

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Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic playing in the 2018 World Cup?

THERE will be no Zlatan at this World Cup in Russia - well not in the squad.

The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward has retired from international football, hanging up his boots after Euro 2016.