I'm very happy. We knew how important these three points were, especially as this match came after the international break. It's difficult to manage because we had a lot of players involved, most of them had travelled and played matches. It was the moment to win these three points.
The Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica has witnessed the Bosnian national football team's giant-killing ways for decades, hosting triumphs over formidable European opponents and holding football powerhouses to draws.
Italy's elimination from the World Cup playoffs, sealed in a penalty shootout against Bosnia and Herzegovina, marks a watershed moment in European football, as they become the first former World Cup winners to miss three consecutive tournaments.
Luis de la Fuente expressed 'total and absolute disgust' for the behavior of some Spanish fans, stating that 'any form of xenophobia, racism or disrespect' is absolutely unacceptable. He emphasized that 'violent people use football to carve out a space for themselves' and must be removed from society.
