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Nations League: Robert Lewandowski scores hat-trick and Edin Dzeko retires

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In the same group there were emotional scenes as Edin Dzeko retired from international football following Bosnia-Herzegovina’s 1-1 draw at home to Sweden.

The ex-Manchester City forward, 40, found the net late in the first half but the goal was disallowed as the ball went out of play in the build-up.

Fireworks went off after 11 minutes to celebrate the number 11 on his 152nd international appearance, and he was given a standing ovation when he was substituted after 62 minutes in Zenica.

The celebrations continued after the match with an official ceremony, a guard of honour and a drone show displaying messages of thanks to Dzeko, who was showered with soft toys from the crowd during a lap of honour.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres put Sweden in front before Kerim Alajbegovic equalised for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Kevin de Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkey 3-0 to move up to second in Group A1.

The 35-year-old Napoli midfielder scored a goal in each half before Romelu Lukaku completed the scoring.

Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez scored the only goal as Hungary beat Georgia in Budapest to claim their first Nations League win of the campaign.

Hungary are third in Group B2, three points behind leaders Northern Ireland.

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