FIFA has launched proceedings towards Serbia’s soccer affiliation after a flag displaying Kosovo as a part of their nation was allegedly used once they face Brazil on the World Cup, the soccer governing physique mentioned on Saturday. Was hung within the dressing room.
An image of the flag with the message “We do not surrender” in Serbian went viral on social media after it was shared by Kosovo’s Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Hajrula Seku.
“Disgraceful photos from Serbia’s locker room, taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup platform to display hateful, xenophobic and genocidal messages towards Kosova,” Seku mentioned on Twitter.
“We expect concrete action from FIFA, considering that the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) is a full FIFA and UEFA member.”
Kosovo turned a member of UEFA and FIFA in 2016, eight years after the nation declared independence from Serbia, which opposed the transfer.
“FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has initiated action against the Football Association of Serbia for the flag displayed in the dressing room on the sidelines of Brazil v Serbia,” the assertion learn.
“Proceedings were opened on the basis of Article 11 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and Article 4 of the Regulations of the FIFA World Cup 2022.”
The FFK mentioned it strongly condemns the “aggressive actions” towards the nation.
“The World Cup is an occasion of pleasure and unity and may ship messages of hope and peace, not hate. We demand FIFA to take motion towards such antics.
Serbia, who misplaced 2-0 to Brazil, will subsequent face Cameroon on Monday. Their soccer federation (FSS) didn’t reply when requested for remark.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
