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Wisconsin Kid, Bosnia Heart, World Cup Stage | Milwaukee News
A 21-year-old Appleton native, Esmir Bajraktarević, is poised to make World Cup history as he steps onto the global stage against his ancestral homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Born in Wisconsin to parents who fled genocide in 1995, Esmir’s journey from Milwaukee youth leagues to the Netherlands and now the U.S. World Cup roster is nothing short of legendary. Nicknamed “Milwaukee Messi,” he’s already scored a crucial penalty to keep Italy out of the tournament and started every minute for Bosnia in key wins. With MLS experience, a Team USA camp nod, and a chance to play in front of his…
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