Family loyalties are often tested in football and Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko is currently experiencing this firsthand as he prepares to face Portugal in a Euro 2024 qualifier. His son Dani Dzeko appears to have given his support to five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo despite his father’s upcoming battle with the record-breaking Portuguese superstar.
Dani Dzeko’s admiration for Ronaldo is no secret. Wearing Portugal’s number 7 jersey and shorts, the young football enthusiast recently had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet his idol. While the outfit may raise some eyebrows, Danny did give a subtle nod to his family heritage by wearing blue socks, symbolizing his connection to the Bosnian national team.
Edin Dzeko, who will lead Bosnia and Herzegovina in their upcoming showdown with Portugal, may find his son’s allegiance amusing or confusing. Regardless, he appears to support his family’s love of football, sharing heartwarming photos of Danny and Ronaldo’s memorable encounter on social media. The 38-year-old striker was even kind enough to give the young fan an autograph.
📸 | Son of Cristiano and Edin Dzeko❤️ pic.twitter.com/UnzDVKyxju
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) October 15, 2023
The clash between Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina is of great significance to both teams. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s staggering 125 international goals, Portugal have already booked their place at next summer’s European Championships in Germany. Bosnia, on the other hand, are still in contention for automatic qualification from Group J, although they are guaranteed at least a play-off spot.
This story of family and football reminds us that this beautiful game transcends borders and loyalties. It’s a celebration of the deep-seated passion and admiration fans, young and old, have for their idols. As the Bosnian and Portuguese national teams prepare to go head-to-head, the Dzeko family’s unique connection to Ronaldo demonstrates the power of the sport to bring people together, even when divided by national loyalties. Ultimately, Dzeko’s choice to support Ronaldo is a touching example of how football can unite the most diverse of families.