Edin Džeko retires from Bosnia and Herzegovina national team

Edin Džeko has officially retired from the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team following a match against Sweden. The 40-year-old striker concludes a legendary 19-year international career in which he earned 152 caps and scored 73 goals.

During his final appearance, Džeko had a goal disallowed following a VAR review. Despite the circumstances, he expressed pride in his teammates after Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1-0 victory over Poland.

Jirži Plišek, the former coach who discovered Džeko at Željezničar, paid emotional tribute to the striker. Plišek highlighted Džeko’s character, work ethic, and journey from Sarajevo to European football stardom, noting that his success was built on persistence and staying true to his roots.