Edin Dzeko took a beating during Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 1-0 win over Romania. The Fenerbahçe forward got kicked in the face by Mihai Popescu. Dzeko broke his nose, but kept playing till halftime. His coach had to pull him out because of the injury.
Injury and Aftermath
Dzeko shared a photo of his busted face on social media, saying “all or nothing.” His former Manchester City teammate Mario Balotelli joked that he looked good like that. Dzeko’s post showed the aftermath of the kick.
Reactions and Response
The incident happened during a qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. Dzeko’s coach, Sergej Barbarez, had to substitute him due to the injury. The photo of Dzeko’s injury was shared on Twitter by Fener Ajans, with a video of the incident.
Edin Dzeko’nun sakatlandığı pozisyon. pic.twitter.com/R5IwQSxGKp https://t.co/7z4IgALaq2
— Fener Ajans (@ajansfenercom) March 21, 2025
Dzeko posted a photo on Instagram, which showed the extent of his injury.
The post got a lot of reactions, with many people commenting on the severity of the injury. Dzeko’s teammates and fans wished him a speedy recovery.
