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Albanian Football Federation opens ticket sales for World Cup qualifier vs. Latvia

Albanian Football Federation opens ticket sales for World Cup qualifier vs. Latvia

The Albanian Football Federation on Wednesday launched online sales for tickets to the World Cup 2026 qualifier against Latvia on September 9 at “Air Albania” Stadium. Fans can now select...
August 6, 2025 -
Culture & Society
FIBA opens probe after anti-Albanian chants at North Macedonia–Romania game

FIBA opens probe after anti-Albanian chants at North Macedonia–Romania game

FIBA (Fédération Internationale de Basketball) has launched an investigation into anti-Albanian chants that reverberated through Kumanovo during North Macedonia’s World Cup pre-qualifier against Romania over the weekend. Why is this...
August 5, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Massive police operation for Albania–Serbia match: drones banned, fines up to 100,000 ALL

Massive police operation for Albania–Serbia match: drones banned, fines up to 100,000 ALL

Around 1,500 police officers will be deployed across Tirana on Saturday, June 7, as Albania hosts Serbia at the National Arena in a high-tension 2026 World Cup qualifier. The State...
June 5, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Albania – Serbia ticket scandal rocks AFF as black-market prices soar to €1,300 per ticket

Albania – Serbia ticket scandal rocks AFF as black-market prices soar to €1,300 per ticket

The Albanian Football Federation (AFF) is under fire after thousands of fans were shut out of the ticket selection process for the June 7 Albania–Serbia match, only to see a...
June 4, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Over 200,000 fans scramble for tickets to Albania-Serbia qualifier

Over 200,000 fans scramble for tickets to Albania-Serbia qualifier

Demand skyrocketed for the highly anticipated Albania-Serbia Euro qualifier, with over 200,000 ticket applications submitted by the May 30 deadline. Why this is important: The match, set for June 7...
June 2, 2025 -
Culture & Society
Taulant Xhaka bids farewell: Albanian national team midfielder retires from professional football

Taulant Xhaka bids farewell: Albanian national team midfielder retires from professional football

One of Albania’s best known national team footballers, Taulant Xhaka, has officially retired from professional football after a career that spanned over a decade, almost entirely with Swiss club FC...
May 26, 2025 -
Culture & Society

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