The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic was unveiled five weeks ago outside the stadium of Malmö FF.

Lyssna: Vandalism of Zlatan Ibrahimovic statue investigated as a hate crime

Zlatan Ibrahimovic today filed a "hate crime" complaint after being the target of vandalism and racist threats following his announcement of his part ownership in Stockholm football club Hammarby on Wednesday.

A statue of the player outside Malmö FF's football ground was attacked with white paint and flares on Wednesday while a racist message was written nearby. The word "Judas" was daubed across the front door of his residence in Stockholm.

"An investigation has...