I think the first time I reacted to it (not the first time I heard it) was when Avicii mentioned it (or something similar) in the documentary (True Stories?) about him. He expressed his view about money, meaning that money wasn’t important to him. And now Zlatan said something similar in his Piers “Shame pillow” Morgan interview.

Just as when Avicii said it, I concluded “Well, that’s easy for someone to say who are good for billions… (or half of one)” Even if they are correct, in their view point, as money can’t buy you happiness (or health), I wished they would have the capacity to elaborate on this in a wider context. And I would love it Zlatan shared his views to his mates, especially those footballers who now gotten extremely lucrative contracts in the Saudi League (it honors Zlatan to have said no). These blokes wasn’t poor to start with and I do wonder what they will do will all that money. How much money does one need, really?

The question: if money is important, is irrelevant and should not (as much else) be reduced to be answered with a yes or no. Because Zlatan, for most people life is not that simple. And I hope you appreciate your privilege (which you very well deserve, you were an amazing footballer), however it would be refreshing if you showed it.