Bosnia Mistook Italian Soldier for Spy Ahead of World Cup Play-Off

Local media in Bosnia claimed an Italian was spying on the national team during an open training session before the World Cup play-off. They say he stayed behind filming after the public 15-minute window closed. Sportmediaset later clarified that the man was actually an Italian soldier stationed nearby. He had wandered onto the training ground without any ties to coach Gennaro Gattuso or the Italy squad. He did not pass any sensitive information back to the Azzurri. With a spot at the 2026 World Cup on the line, tensions ran high as Bosnia prepare to face Italy in Zenica. Italy will be desperate to end their run of two failed qualifications in a row.

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