Edin Džeko says emotional goodbye to international football in final Bosnia & Herzegovina appearance

Džeko captained Bosnia & Herzegovina in a 1-1 draw with Sweden, playing 63 minutes in his final international appearance before retiring from international football.

Edin Džeko made his farewell international appearance for Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday, captaining the team to a 1-1 draw against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League. The Schalke striker played 63 minutes in front of a sell-out crowd in Zenica and had a goal ruled out by VAR in the first-half injury-time. After the match, Džeko reflected on his emotional departure, saying he was leaving happy having given his all and praising the quality of the squad he was leaving behind. The stadium celebrated his career with fireworks in the 11th minute and a standing ovation when he was substituted off.