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Bosnia's teen star set to shine at the World Cup

As 40-year-old Edin Dzeko enters the late twilight of his career, Bosnian football has a new potential superstar to carry it forward. Kerim Alajbegovic hadn't even been born when the revered striker made his international debut 19 years ago, but the pair are set to shoulder their country's hopes at the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer.

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Maart: Chiefs boos 'couldn’t break me’

The former Amakhosi captain has spoken candidly about the intense scrutiny and fan hostility he faced during his final chapters at Naturena. Despite being a polarizing figure among the the Glamour Boys faithful, the midfielder insists the negative atmosphere only served to harden his resolve before his move to Europe.

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Maart opens up on Chiefs exit

The former Amakhosi captain has finally lifted the lid on his dramatic departure from Naturena, revealing the internal tug-of-war that preceded his move to Austria. The midfielder, who was a cornerstone of the Soweto giant's starting line-up, had to take a stand against the club's management to ensure his dream of playing in Europe became a reality.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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