Summary
Bosnia-Herzegovina manager Sergei Barbarez has declined to apologize to Brondby manager Steve Cooper for comments ahead of a World Cup play-off match against Wales. Barbarez had suggested that Cooper deliberately left out Bosnia player Benjamin Tahirovic for the upcoming game, a claim Brondby officials denied. The match is critical for Bosnia's aim to qualify for their first World Cup since 2014.
Key Facts
- Sergei Barbarez is the manager of the Bosnia-Herzegovina national football team.
- Barbarez made controversial comments about Brondby manager Steve Cooper, suggesting player Benjamin Tahirovic was dropped deliberately.
- Tahirovic contacted Cooper to apologize for the situation.
- Brondby officials denied Barbarez's claims, calling it a "club decision."
- Bosnia-Herzegovina faces Wales in a crucial World Cup play-off match.
- The winner will play in a home final against either Italy or Northern Ireland.
- Bosnia is ranked 71st in the world and narrowly missed automatic qualification.
- Veteran player Edin Dzeko is traveling with Bosnia's squad but is not confirmed to start the game.
