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  "title": "Dzeko set for final Bosnia appearance against Sweden",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dzeko-set-for-final-bosnia-appearance-against-sweden-5338860",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:52:29.000Z",
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  "account": "Edin Dzeko, the 40-year-old striker, is set to play his final match for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Sweden on October 2. This comes after he announced his decision on social media, expressing the emotional nature of the moment. Dzeko made his debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the age of 21 and has since become one of the country's most important players. He scored in their 2008 UEFA EURO qualifying victory over Türkiye and was a key player during their World Cup qualification campaigns in 2010 and 2014. Dzeko scored the opening goal in Bosnia and Herzegovina's first-ever World Cup win against Iran. He has won 151 caps and scored 73 goals for his country. Dzeko's final appearance will mark the end of one of the most distinguished international careers in Bosnia and Herzegovina's history.",
  "summary": "Bosnia and Herzegovina legend Edin Dzeko will play his final international match against Sweden on October 2, ending a distinguished career. Learn more her Read More: https://punchng.com/dzeko-set-for-final-bosnia-appearance-against-sweden/",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Bosnia's Dzeko to end international career after Sweden game next month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bosnias-dzeko-to-end-international-career-after-sweden-game-next-month",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:34:57.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Legendary Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to retire from international football",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dzeko ending 19-year international career with Bosnia-Herzegovina next month",
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        "title": "Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bosnia-captain-dzeko-to-retire-from-international-football",
        "published": "2026-09-03T12:00:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bosnia-captain-dzeko-to-retire-from-international-football-5333911",
        "published": "2026-09-03T13:18:23.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Dzeko set for final Bosnia appearance against Sweden",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dzeko-set-for-final-bosnia-appearance-against-sweden",
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