Off the PitchBundesligaUnverified source· 3 Sept 2026
Džeko calls time on Bosnia career
After 151 caps and 73 goals, the veteran striker says farewell.
E. Dzeko
player
Who
Edin Džeko
What
Announced retirement from international duty
When
Thursday, final game on 2 October
Where
Social media post
What happened. Edin Džeko announced his retirement from international football with Bosnia and Herzegovina, with his final match set against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on 2 October.
- Scored 73 goals in 151 appearances since debut in June 2007.
- Played at two World Cups: 2014 and 2026.
- Asked fans to share one more emotion in his last game.
“The time has come to step aside from national team duties.”
— Edin Džeko
Džeko will focus on club football with Schalke after his international farewell.
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