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Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica

Al Jazeera Friday 12 June 2026, 02:42 UTC 1 min read
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Game Theory: How does Esmir Bajraktarevic's penalty become a story about survival? Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica How does a football penalty become a story about survival? As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, many eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic.

Game Theory: How does Esmir Bajraktarevic's penalty become a story about survival? Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica How does a football penalty become a story about survival? As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, many eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic. Born in the US, to a family affected by the Srebrenica genocide, his journey is about far more than just football. Published On 12 Jun 2026
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