Football: Zlatan 'simply a champion' - Pioli praises Ibra after Milan derby win

Stefano Pioli heaped praise on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored twice in Milan's 2-1 win over neighbours Inter. Pioli: "Ibra is simply a champion. Every word said about him would be needless. He is a champion and he is giving a lot to the team. "I think our focus has to be on the next game. We are obviously very satisfied by how we have started the season and the results in the Europa League qualifiers. But after four games we don't have to think too far ahead. The level of the seven best teams in the league has risen and we are among those seven teams, but to qualify for the next Champions League a lot of work must be done. We have to stay focused and play good football."