Edin Dzeko and Miralem Pjanic have been left outraged over the decision from the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina to play against Russia in a friendly one day before the Qatar World Cup kicks off.
The contest is scheduled to take place St Petersburg on November 19. Neither of the two nations will participate in the World Cup as Bosnia failed to qualify and Russia were banned from participating following the country's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.
Former Manchester City striker Dzeko made his feelings on the fixture crystal clear while speaking to Bosnian outlet Klix. "I am against the playing of this match! I am always and only for peace," the Inter Milan star explained.
