Because the outline of Kosovo can also be seen under the Serbian national colors, the Kosovan football association FFK has already asked the world football association FIFA to sanction the Serbs.
“FFK strongly condemns Serbia’s aggressive actions against the Republic of Kosovo at the 2022 World Cup,” the association tweeted. “The World Cup is an event of joy and unity, it should send messages of hope and peace, not messages of hate. We call on FIFA to take action against such actions.”
The Republic of Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008. A majority of all states also recognize this status. However, the Serbs continue to regard Kosovo as part of their country. The flag with the inscription “Never give up” was therefore also shown by several Serbian fans in the stadium during the first World Cup match against Brazil (0:2).
The photo was apparently taken in the dressing room before the Brazil game. No player can be seen, but the flag hangs over the shirts and lockers of defender Milos Veljkovic and midfielder Andrija Zivkovic.
Source: Nachrichten
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