Despite the fact that Slovakia is one of the few members of the European Union that does not recognize Kosovo's independence, the Kosovar football players traveled to Bratislava with their fans and managed to beat the home team.
The players of Kosovo made it to the play-off final for Mundial, with a 4:3 away win against Slovakia and thus came one step away from qualifying for the World Cup in football, which is held in America, Canada and Mexico.
In the "most significant" football match in the history of the Kosovo national team, this selection will play against the team Turkey which was better than Romania in its semi-final.
The play-off final will be played in Pristina on March 31.
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Aljbin Kurti, announced financial rewards for the success of the national team - 500 euros for the victory against Slovakia, as well as one million euros for a possible placement in the World Cup, reports Kosovo.online.
In all that euphoria, several political questions arise.
On the one hand, the players of Kosovo agree to play with those who do not recognize their country, while the players of Slovakia put placement at the World Cup before their country's decision to treat Kosovo as an integral part of Serbia in accordance with international law?
Obviously, the rules and authorities of the European Football Union (UEFA) were crucial.
Namely, since 2016, Kosovo has been a full member of UEFA and the International Football Federation (FIFA), which means that it has the right to participate in all official competitions under their auspices.
Thus, all member states, including those that do not recognize Kosovo as a state, are obliged to enable matches to be played.
The entry of players, coaching staff and delegations is treated as part of an international sporting event, not as a political issue. Slovakia, as a member of UEFA, is obliged to provide the conditions for playing the match, including the entry of the visiting team and accompanying persons, according to the UEFA Statute.
In addition to the players and the football team, around 1.500 fans from Kosovo traveled to Slovakia and followed the match from the stands.
This practice has already been seen on several occasions, because in addition to Slovakia, several other European countries do not recognize Kosovo, but participate in the same competitions.
In essence, UEFA's rules allow matches to be played regardless of political differences, putting sport first.
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