06.04.2026 10:53
In the match where Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminated Italy in the penalties to qualify for the World Cup, it is planned to take 14-year-old ball boy Afan Cizmic, who played the penalty notes, to the World Cup.
Last week, in the World Cup playoff match, Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminated Italy through penalty shootouts, earning the right to participate in the tournament. A striking detail that emerged days later was revealed.
DONNARUMMA'S PENALTY NOTES WENT MISSING
It was learned that Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma left the paper on which he wrote the penalty preferences of the opposing players next to the goal during the match. The loss of these notes used before critical moments drew attention.
14-YEAR-OLD BALL COLLECTOR TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY
The Bosnian press announced that the person who took the paper was 14-year-old ball collector Afan Cizmic. The young boy noticed that Donnarumma had left the paper next to his towel and took the paper when he found the right moment.
WORLD CUP INVITATION ON THE AGENDA
After the incident, Bosnian television interviewed Afan Cizmic. It was stated that the channel plans to take the young boy to the World Cup.