Raised in America, the ‘Milwaukee Messi’ now hopes to beat the U.S. in the World CupEsmir Bajraktarević sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup with his penalty kick against Italy, boosting the hopes of the nation where his parents were born.Esmir Bajraktarević of Bosnia-Herzegovina in St. Louis on June 6. Bill Barrett / ISI Photos via Getty ImagesJuly 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTThe offers seemed to come anytime Esmir Bajraktarević played a youth soccer tournament near Chicago.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Raised in America, the ‘Milwaukee Messi’ now hopes to beat the U.S. in the World Cup
Esmir Bajraktarević sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup with his penalty kick against Italy, boosting the hopes of the nation where his parents were born.
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