Ivan Basic
In short
Ivan Basic is a professional footballer playing as a midfielder for Astana and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. He is currently in the news for scoring the winning goal against Poland in a UEFA Nations League match on 5 October 2026.
Who they are now
He is a midfielder for the Kazakhstan Premier League club Astana. He also represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him because he scored an 84th-minute penalty to secure a 1-0 victory over Poland in the first match following Edin Dzeko's retirement from international football.
An example of their work
He scored the decisive penalty in a Nations League match against Poland in Zenica on 5 October 2026. This goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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