Why was Edin Džeko in the Netherlands?

Džeko traveled to Nijmegen at the invitation of his great friend Dušan Tadić to cheer him on from the stands during NEC's important match against Olympiakos.

What did Džeko and Tadić say to each other during their meeting?

Džeko teased Tadić by saying "You've really bulked up," to which Tadić replied: "You brought us luck."

How much money did NEC earn from the victory over Olympiakos?

By eliminating Olympiakos, NEC secured €4.29 million from UEFA funds, which, combined with the previously secured €4.31 million for qualifying for the Europa League, totals more than €8.6 million.

Who else was present at the meeting between Džeko and Tadić?

They were joined by Emre Mor, who scored the winning goal, and NEC's assistant coach Haris Medunjanin, both of whom were also Džeko's and Tadić's teammates at Fenerbahçe.

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A Warm Encounter Between Džeko and Tadić After NEC's Big Victory

B.M. · Prije 1 dana | 2 min

Edin Džeko traveled to the Netherlands to support his great friend and former teammate Dušan Tadić, and their emotional meeting after NEC's historic win over Olympiakos has become a hit on social media.

Summary

Edin Džeko traveled to the Netherlands to support his friend Dušan Tadić at NEC's match against Olympiakos.
After NEC's 2:1 victory, Džeko and Tadić shared a warm embrace, and their exchange ("You've really bulked up" / "You brought us luck") went viral.
The win earned NEC more than €8.6 million, and they face Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League playoff round.

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NEC pulled off a major surprise on Tuesday evening in the second leg of the third qualifying round for the Champions League, defeating Greek side Olympiakos 2:1 at their De Goffert stadium. However, beyond the on-field drama and historic advancement to the playoff round, a warm moment off the pitch stole the spotlight in the Balkans.

Friendship Stronger Than Rivalry

Legendary striker and captain of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Džeko, traveled to Nijmegen at the invitation of his great friend and former teammate, Dušan Tadić, to cheer him on from the stands. Tadić, the former captain of Serbia, invited Džeko, who currently plays for German second-division side Schalke 04, to be his special guest for this important match.

Their meeting was captured on two occasions. The first was during the player presentation, when Tadić spotted Džeko in the VIP box from the pitch and responded with a broad smile. An even more emotional moment followed after the final whistle, in the corridors of the stadium.

"You Brought Us Luck"

Džeko went down to the area outside the dressing rooms to personally congratulate Tadić on the great achievement. A warm embrace followed, and Džeko teased his friend with a smile, saying: "You've really bulked up". Tadić immediately replied: "You brought us luck".

They were soon joined by Emre Mor, who scored the winning goal for NEC, and who also shared a dressing room with Džeko and Tadić at Turkish club Fenerbahçe. The joint video also showed NEC's assistant coach, former Bosnian international Haris Medunjanin. The video of the meeting was posted by Twitter user Tek Yol FENER and quickly went viral.

A Financial Fairytale for a Small Dutch Club

Beyond the sporting sensation, the victory over Olympiakos also brought NEC a significant financial boost. According to estimates from Dutch media, by eliminating the Greek giants, the club secured €4.29 million from UEFA funds. When adding the previously secured spot in the Europa League league phase, worth €4.31 million, NEC has already earned more than €8.6 million.

But it doesn't end there. For a place in the Champions League and an additional initial bonus of €18.62 million, Tadić and his teammates will face Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in the playoff round, which could write new pages in the history of this small club.