On Sunday, Miron Muslic will attempt the impossible—leading Championship bottom side Plymouth Argyle against Premier League leaders Liverpool in the FA Cup. But for Muslic, overcoming adversity is nothing new.
At nine years old, Muslic and his family fled war-torn Bosnia in 1992, escaping a three-year siege of his hometown, Bihac.
“We had to leave overnight, grabbing what we could,” Muslic told BBC Sport.
They arrived in Austria as refugees, struggling with language barriers and poverty. But football became his escape, allowing him to build a new life and eventually become a professional player and coach.
From Austria to the FA Cup
🔹 Muslic played across Austria’s top five leagues before transitioning into coaching.
🔹 He led Cercle Bruges to the Europa Conference League before joining Plymouth.
🔹 His emotional first speech to Argyle players went viral, viewed 4M+ times.
🗣 Muslic on Football’s Power:
“On the pitch, your name, nationality, or background doesn’t matter—it’s all about the game.”
⚽ Can Muslic Inspire a Miracle vs. Liverpool?
Despite losing key players in Lewis Gibson and Morgan Whittaker, Argyle showed promise by breaking a 15-game winless streak with a 2-1 win over West Brom.
Now, they take on six-time European champions Liverpool.
🗣 Muslic on Beating the Odds:
“Nothing is impossible if you truly believe, commit, and fight.”
Will Muslic’s Story Have a Fairytale Ending?
Regardless of Sunday’s result, Muslic’s journey proves resilience can lead to greatness.
💬 Can Plymouth pull off an FA Cup shock? Drop your predictions below! 👇
