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Teen Ball Boy's Bold Move Sparks World Cup Controversy

4/9/2026

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Afan Cizic, a 14-year-old ball boy for Celik Zenica, took Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's penalty notes during the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final.
Bosnia secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup with a penalty shootout victory on March 31.
Cizic defended his actions.
His actions sparked social media debates.
He keeps the note as a memento and plans to auction it for charity.

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Afan Cizic, a 14-year-old ball boy for Celik Zenica, took Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's penalty notes during the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final.
Bosnia secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup with a penalty shootout victory on March 31.
Cizic defended his actions.
His actions sparked social media debates.
He keeps the note as a memento and plans to auction it for charity.