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A 14-Year-Old Emerges Amid Italy's World Cup Drama: Hailed as a 'National Hero' in Bosnia, Should We Bring Him Along?

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Afan Cimzic, a young 14-year-old ball boy, found himself at the center of attention following a significant interaction with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma during the tense penalty shootout that determined Italy's World Cup fate. This episode has resonated strongly, particularly in Bosnia, where Cimzic has been acclaimed as a 'national hero.' The exact details of what transpired in that decisive moment have sparked widespread curiosity.