Italy defender Federico Dimarco insists he respects Bosnia and Herzegovina and confirms he , however believes it was ‘disrespectful’ to point out his celebration on TV.
Dimarco made headlines following Italy’s win over Northern Eire on Thursday as he and different Italy gamers had been caught on digital camera whereas celebrating Bosnia and Herzegovina’s win on penalties towards Wales.
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The Azzurri had simply crushed Northern Eire 2-0 and had been following the end result of the penalty shootout within the different World Cup play-off semifinal on their telephones.
Dimarco spoke for the primary time in regards to the incident throughout a press convention in Coveciano on Saturday: “I’m right here, provided that after the sport towards Northern Eire, I used to be the protagonist of an incident. I respect each membership and each nation; it was an instinctive response,” the Inter star defined by way of
CARDIFF, WALES – MARCH 26: Edin Dzeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his staff’s first aim with teammates in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-off match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Cardiff Metropolis Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Picture by Warren Little/Getty Photographs)
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“I used to be merely watching the penalty shootout with my teammates. Dzeko additionally performs for Bosnia. I performed with him for 2 years, and I texted him. He replied to me, and I’m completely satisfied to see him within the last.”
Dzeko is the Bosnia and Herzegovina captain, and his late aim towards Wales on Thursday night time compelled the sport to additional time after which penalties.
Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo and Sead Kolasinac of Atalanta, are a part of the Bosnia squad and are anticipated to begin towards Italy subsequent Tuesday.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their staff’s first aim in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“I didn’t lack respect for Bosnia or the Bosnian individuals,” concluded Dimarco.
“It was mentioned I used to be conceited; with what proper, since we haven’t been on the World Cup since 2014? How may I be conceited? That mentioned, I consider it was disrespectful to be filmed in a context the place there have been additionally mates, household, and kids current.”