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Edin Džeko retires from Bosnia and Herzegovina national team
Overview
Edin Džeko, the longtime captain and all-time leading scorer for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, has officially retired from international competition. The 40-year-old striker, often referred to as ‘Diamond’, concluded his career following a 1:1 draw against Sweden in a UEFA Nations League Group B4 fixture at Bilino Polje in Zenica on October 2, 2026. Džeko, who earned 152 appearances and 73 goals, holds the national records for both caps and scoring.
Following his retirement, a signed jersey worn by Džeko during his final match against Sweden was put up for charity auction. Organized by the association Pomozi.ba with Džeko’s consent, the jersey features a custom design with diamond motifs instead of the traditional federation crest. The auction concluded on October 14, with the jersey selling for 95,100 KM to an anonymous buyer. The proceeds will be donated to the ‘Sportisti za život’ (Athletes for Life) fund, co-founded by Džeko and Mirza Teletovic, to provide medical assistance to citizens in need.
The retirement also drew significant attention through the viral story of seven-year-old Uroš Preradović from Banja Luka. After Uroš created a drawing depicting Džeko praying for a chance to play again, the artwork amassed millions of views online. While Džeko initially responded with a personal video message and arranged for the boy to attend a match, the family has since faced intense pressure from toxic social media comments. Uroš’s mother, Maja Preradović, reported experiencing health issues due to the online backlash and has issued statements defending her family’s resilience against the negativity.
Entities
Edin Džeko · Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team · Bilino Polje · Pomozi.ba · Sergej Barbarez
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Playing for the national team was a childhood dream for Edin Džeko.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Džeko expressed feeling emotional pressure and a sense of nervousness similar to his first match.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Džeko expects a difficult match against Sweden due to their recent performance under a new coach.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Edin Džeko confirmed his decision to retire from the national team is final.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Zenica-Doboj Canton Ministry of Internal Affairs has classified the upcoming Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Sweden match as a high-risk event.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police will use drones, video surveillance, and increased patrols to secure the Bilino Polje stadium and fan zones.
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesEdin Dzeko faces club performance scrutiny and successful charity jersey auction
Edin Dzeko faces performance questions at FC Schalke 04 following a match against Mainz, while his final Bosnia and Herzegovina national team jersey auctioned for nearly 48,700 euros for charity.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesEdin Džeko farewell jersey sells for 95,100 KM at charity auction
Edin Džeko’s final Bosnia and Herzegovina national team jersey sold for 95,100 KM at a charity auction to fund medical treatments for citizens.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesEdin Džeko drawing by seven-year-old goes viral
A viral drawing by seven-year-old Uroš Preradović of footballer Edin Džeko has gained millions of views, though his family reports facing intense online harassment.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesBosnia and Herzegovina football jerseys auctioned for charity
Charity auctions for Bosnia and Herzegovina national team jerseys have seen high bids, including 102,000 KM for Edin Džeko’s farewell jersey to support medical funds.
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[SPORTS] 16 sourcesEdin Džeko responds to boy's drawing of him praying
Football star Edin Džeko responded to a heartfelt drawing by seven-year-old Uroš Preradović, who depicted the player praying to return to the national team.
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[SPORTS] 6 sourcesEdin Džeko retires from Bosnia and Herzegovina national team
Bosnian football legend Edin Džeko has retired from international duty after 152 caps and 73 goals, concluding his career following a recent match against Sweden.
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[SPORTS] 47 sourcesEdin Džeko retires from Bosnia and Herzegovina national team
Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko has retired from international football after 152 appearances and 73 goals, following a 1-1 Nations League draw against Sweden in Zenica.
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[SPORTS] 26 sourcesBosnia and Herzegovina to host Sweden as Edin Džeko announces international retirement
Edin Džeko will play his final international match for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Sweden in Zenica, marking the end of an era for the national team during their UEFA Nations League campaign.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesSergej Barbarez discusses Bosnia and Herzegovina national team culture
Bosnia and Herzegovina national team coach Sergej Barbarez discusses restoring team culture and the upcoming international retirement of captain Edin Džeko.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesEdin Džeko to play final match for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina football captain Edin Džeko will play his final international match on October 2 against Sweden at Bilino Polje, marking the end of a nearly 20-year national team career.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesEdin Džeko farewell match tickets sell out in 14 minutes
Tickets for Edin Džeko’s final Bosnia and Herzegovina international match against Sweden sold out in 14 minutes, sparking massive resale demand for the Zenica farewell event.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesEdin Džeko farewell match tickets resold by scalpers at high prices
Scalpers are reselling tickets for Edin Džeko's farewell match with Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 1,000 KM, far exceeding the original official prices.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesEdin Džeko announces retirement from Bosnia and Herzegovina national team
Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko has announced his retirement from international football, with his final match scheduled for October 2 against Sweden.
Sources
072info.com · 24sata.info · amp.sportsmole.co.uk · bookvar.rs · bosnainfo.ba · depo.ba · derwesten.de · espreso.co.rs · excelsior.com.mx · formosadeportiva.com.ar · ikz-online.de · index.hr · index.hu · inmedia.ba · insidefutbol.com · jajce-online.com · khelnow.com · krajiski.ba · krupljani.ba · kurir.rs · makfudbal.mk · maxbetsport.rs · meridiansport.ba · mesport.me · mightytips.com · mojadijaspora.com · mojprijedor.com · mondo.rs · mostarski.ba · n1info.ba · news.yam.md · novi.ba · oslobodjenje.ba · portalanalitika.me · prijedor24.com · radiokameleon.ba · radiosarajevo.ba · reprezentacija.ba · rtvslon.ba · ruhr24.de · sarajevotimes.com · schalketotal.de · schweiznews.ch · sd.rs · sport-tv.si · sport.interia.pl · sport.pl · sportal.rs
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