Bosnian Football Federation reports espionage incident involving Italian soldier

The Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has filed an official complaint following an incident at the Butmir training center. An individual wearing a military parka with an Italian national emblem was allegedly discovered filming a training session of the Bosnian national team. According to reports from Marca and local media, the individual remained on-site after the initial 15-minute period allocated for the press. The person continued recording from an area restricted for media access. Security personnel identified the individual and promptly removed him from the facilities. This incident occurred ahead of a decisive World Cup qualifying match scheduled between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica. The accusation has heightened tensions between the two national teams regarding the upcoming fixture.