Source：REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
[Saba Sports News] In a recent Champions League match, Italian team AC Milan was eliminated by Feyenoord with a score of 1-2. As part of the Milan management, famous star Zlatan Ibrahimovic received the “Golden Tapir Award” from a television station, and he humorously accepted the award, saying, “We feel disappointed and angry; the Golden Tapir Award is well deserved.” The Golden Tapir Award is sponsored by the Italian Mediaset Group and produced by the Italian national television. Its main purpose is to humorously and sarcastically critique reality, particularly focusing on individuals who have recently faced misfortune or performed poorly. Since its inception, the Golden Tapir Award has gained popularity in Italy, gradually becoming a form of dark humor “entertainment award.” Many well-known players and coaches in football have received this award, such as former AC Milan player Mario Balotelli and Antonio Conte. They were awarded for poor performances or off-field controversies. The editor believes that while the Golden Tapir Award carries strong sarcastic undertones, it also reflects public expectations and demands of sports stars and public figures.