Edin Dzeko Survived the Siege of Sarajevo and Returns to the World Cup at 40

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Edin Dzeko, who survived the Siege of Sarajevo as a child, has returned to compete in the World Cup at age 40. His journey from enduring wartime hardships to becoming the greatest footballer from his country highlights a powerful narrative of resilience.

Edin Dzeko was six years old when the shells began falling on Sarajevo. For nearly four years his family lived through the longest siege of a capital city in modern warfare, sheltering from snipers, queuing for water, learning which streets could get you killed. The boy who would become the greatest footballer his country has…