{
  "id": 11531816,
  "title": "Džeko bows out as Gyökeres scores again in Bosnia 1-1 draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/dzeko-bows-out-as-gyokeres-scores-again-in-bosnia-1-1-draw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T21:42:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dzeko-bows-out-as-gyokeres-scores-again-in-bosnia-1-1-draw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edin Džeko’s international playing days concluded with a 1-1 draw as Bosnia and Herzegovina held Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on Friday. The 40-year-old striker started and captained his final match for the national team, marking the end of a career that began in June 2007. Sweden took the lead in the 61st minute via Viktor Gyökeres, who continued his impressive scoring streak during the international break, scoring in each of Sweden’s three Nations League matches during the current window, including goals against Romania and Poland. Bosnia responded in the 80th minute when Kerim Alajbegović equalized, securing a point for the hosts. Džeko's emotional farewell reflected on the pride and joy he felt representing his country, noting that playing for his nation was the most emotional privilege football has ever given him. His final appearance saw him reach 152 caps and a record 73 goals for Bosnia, cementing his status as the country’s all-time leading appearance-maker and goalscorer.",
  "summary": "Edin Džeko’s international career ends with a 1-1 draw against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League, with Viktor Gyökeres and Kerim Alajbegović scoring. Read More: https://punchng.com/dzeko-bows-out-as-gyokeres-scores-again-in-bosnia-1-1-draw/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Džeko bows out as Gyökeres scores again in Bosnia 1-1 draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/dzeko-bows-out-as-gyokeres-scores-again-in-bosnia-1-1-draw-11533737",
        "published": "2026-10-02T21:52:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}