Multiple outlets report that Swedish football great Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reached out with a personal message of encouragement to teenage Australian player Jordan Herrington. The comments come after Herrington is described as being visibly shaken following his missed penalty during a shootout against Egypt. Following the moment, sources say there has been widespread support for the teenage Socceroo from across football and sports communities. Ibrahimovic’s message is reported to include the line “My friend, you’re the best,” delivered in a tone of reassurance despite the missed spot-kick. The reports emphasize that the message is part of a broader wave of backing aimed at helping Herrington recover emotionally after the penalty and the resulting loss in the shootout. While the articles focus on the supportive nature of the outreach, they agree on the core details: Herrington’s missed penalty against Egypt, his status as a teenage Socceroo, and Ibrahimovic’s direct encouragement afterward.