KIEV, Ukraine -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic has pledged to continue his international career with Sweden, already looking ahead to the 2014 World Cup after an early exit at the European Championship. Sweden was eliminated from Euro 2012 after losing to Ukraine and England in its first two group games, leading some to wonder whether the 30-year-old Ibrahimovic, who has taken breaks from international duty in the past, would return to the team when World Cup qualifying starts. But "Ibra" said he has no plans on quitting just yet. "Ill continue with the national team, absolutely," he said at a news conference. "Im still motivated and I want a lot more. This doesnt mean anything in my mind. It just makes me more motivated." At a news conference Sunday, the AC Milan forward said "Ill continue with the national team, absolutely," adding that "Im still motivated and I want a lot more." Despite transfer rumours, Ibrahimovic said he expects to stay in Milan for the remaining two years of his contract. "I want to get better than I am, and I want to continue to develop," he said. Ibrahimovic was seen as the key for Sweden to make a run at the Euros, but few have blamed him for the teams failure, as defensive mistakes were largely at fault for a 2-1 loss to Ukraine and 3-2 defeat against England. Ibrahimovic gave Sweden the lead against the Ukrainians, but was held scoreless for the first time in five internationals against England. "Physically and mentally Ive felt really good," Ibrahimovic said. "But what good is that when you dont win? Id rather win and not play well than to play well and not win." Ibrahimovic also stuck up for coach Erik Hamren, whose tactics in his first major tournament have been questioned. Hamren has tried to transform the Swedish team from a traditional defensive setup to a free-flowing and possession-based attacking team. Thats the way Ibrahimovic wants to play as well, and he said it was important to give Hamren time to develop his ideas. "The way were playing now, weve never played better," he said. "Weve traditionally been known for our defence and not our attack. Now its the other way around." Sweden still has a game against France on Tuesday, when Ibrahimovic said the team will be "playing for our honour." After that, Ibrahimovic said hell go on vacation before starting to focus on next season. And when World Cup qualifying does start, he said the key for Sweden will be to cut out the mistakes that led to the losses here. "We took the lead in both games and then we lost after some mistakes," he said. "Weve conceded five goals in two games, thats never happened before. We have to keep developing." NEW ORLEANS -- Robert Griffin III did not show a hint of a limp while walking up and down the red carpet before accepting The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Saturday night. Tough to tell the Washington Redskins quarterback had surgery to repair two ligaments in his right knee less than a month ago. "Its truly a blessing ... to be able to stand, first and foremost," Griffin said. Speaking to the media for the first time since his Jan. 9 operation, the man known as RG3 said hes aiming to return to action at the start of next season. "The knee is good. ... Im pretty far ahead. I dont want to scare anyone, so Ill take it slow," said Griffin, who wore a tie with the Redskins burgundy and gold colours. "My goal is Week 1." He received 29 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league, topping two other quarterbacks who also took their teams to the post-season: Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts got 11 votes, and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks got 10. "All the competition for this award is extremely good," Griffin said. "It seems like the leagues in good hands with the young quarterbacks." The AP NFL Offensive Rookie honour was never won by a quarterback from its inception in 1957 untill Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first QB to receive the award in 2004.dddddddddddd But Griffin is the sixth quarterback in the last nine years to win it. Wilsons Seahawks beat Griffins Redskins in the second round of the playoffs, when Washingtons QB left in the fourth quarter after tearing up his knee. The No. 2 overall draft pick last year after winning the Heisman Trophy at Baylor, Griffin led the Redskins to their first NFC title in 13 years with a thrill-a-minute combination of running and passing. He rushed for 815 yards, a record for a rookie QB, and threw for 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns and only five interceptions. Griffin wants to have a chat with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who came back from his own major knee injury to gain more than 2,000 yards this season, earning awards Saturday for NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. "Im going to do my best to give him good information," Peterson said. "Of course, everyone heals differently. We all have different mindsets. ... People are like, Wow, how did it happen? I had to work real hard." As it is, Griffin promised Saturday to come back new-and-improved. "I think youll see different version of me," he said. "Youll see a better Robert Griffin." cheap jerseys cheap nfl jerseys ' ' '