Cunning move. Nikola Vasilj steals Donnarumma's cheat sheet with Bosnia players' penalty directions during shootout

Cleverness plays a crucial role in matches like these.

Details: According to renowned Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri, a highly entertaining incident took place during yesterday's penalty shootout in the 2026 World Cup playoff between Bosnia and Italy.

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After both teams had taken their first penalties, Bosnia's goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj slyly managed to steal Gianluigi Donnarumma's cheat sheet, which listed the names of Bosnia's penalty takers and their preferred shooting directions—painstakingly prepared by the Azzurri coaching staff for their keeper.

According to the journalist, once Donnarumma realized his cheat sheet was missing, he immediately confronted Vasilj, sparking a heated exchange between the two goalkeepers.

However, the Bosnian side claims the exact opposite. In their version, it was Donnarumma who stole and even tore up Vasilj's note, which contained the names of Italy's penalty takers and their likely shot directions.

Regardless of what actually happened, fortune favored the home side, and it was Nikola Vasilj who emerged victorious in the duel against Donnarumma.

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