Edin Dzeko Concludes His Career with the Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team
Bosnian footballer Edin Dzeko bid farewell to the national jersey with the match against Sweden, scoring 73 goals in 152 appearances for his country.
Edin Dzeko, one of the most prominent figures in Bosnian football, officially brought his national team career to an end in his country's match against Sweden. Amid intense interest from fans, Dzeko was substituted in the 63rd minute to bid farewell to the national jersey.
National Farewell in the Match Against Sweden
Regarded as a "living legend" of Bosnia and Herzegovina and nicknamed "The Diamond," Edin Dzeko played his final match for the national team against Sweden. Dzeko started in the starting eleven in the match played at Bilino Polje Stadium in the city of Zenica.
Emotional Farewell Moment
In the 63rd minute of the match, Dzeko left his place to Haris Tabakovic amidst applause, thereby concluding his national team career. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Intense Interest from Fans
Bosnian football fans filled the stadium to capacity to watch Dzeko for the last time in the national jersey. Additionally, the match was followed from the balconies and windows of buildings surrounding the stadium.
Celebration on the Pitch with Family
Following the match, Dzeko's wife, children, mother, and father came to the sideline. Lifted onto the shoulders of his teammates, the experienced player walked around the entire pitch to greet the fans.
Rich National Team Statistics
Donning the Bosnia and Herzegovina jersey 152 times throughout his career, Edin Dzeko successfully rattled the opponent nets 73 times during this process.