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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...