With this victory, Albanians significantly increased the chances of the group to complete the bar and the choice of the barrage, while Serbia practically kicked out of the fight for placement. Albanians double fame this triumph – not just because they are a step closer to the World Cup, but also because victory has achieved against their largest and most hated rivals. Relations between Serbs and Albanians are still very tense, especially after the war in Kosovo in the 1990s.
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The victorious goal for Albania in Leskovac scored Ray Manaj, and his celebration caused controversy. Namely, Manaj has shown a symbol of the two-headed eagle in front of the bench, which is located on the Albanian coat of arms. That gesture was understood as a provocation, although Serbian football players did not react.
As Serbian “Blic” in the text entitled “New Scandal in Albanian directed: Victory of Serbia celebrated with a song dedicated to the KLA terrorists Adema Jashari”, provocations did not stop there. The new incident occurred on the plane during the return of the Albanian national team in the homeland, where the players sang a song dedicated to Adema Jashari, which Albanians consider hero, while Serbia means as a terrorist and war criminal.
“Blic” adds that Albanian journalist Arlind Sadiku, known for earlier controversies, published a recording with a message: “Our heroes have dedicated this victory to the legendary commander Adem Jashari. To always see you like this.” The recording can be seen as Albanian football players sing in honor of Jashari, and among them, Arber Hoxha, a wing striker of Dinamo.
Who was Adem Jashari?
Adem Jashari was the founder and leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (the KLA) – paramilitary Albanian organizations that batted Serb forces in Kosovo during the 1990s. During that conflict, both sides were committed by severe crimes, including those over civilians.
(Vijesti.ba9
