The letter, signed by Association’s President Armand Duka, said the decision followed further internal consultations and a careful review of recent developments in international football governance.

“Following additional internal consultations and a careful consideration of the situation, the Albanian Football Federation has decided to revoke its previously endorsement for the forthcoming FIFA presidential election,” the Association said.

The move comes amid ongoing discussions within European football circles regarding FIFA’s governance processes and follows positions expressed by several European football associations on the issue.

The Albanian Football Association said it remains committed to close cooperation with UEFA and its international partners, stressing its support for football governance based on transparency, integrity and the long-term interests of the sport.

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In a press statement, the Football Association strongly condemned the shameful actions during the UEFA Nations League match last night, when Czech fans displayed banners depicting the Albanian flag upside down and draped a Serbian flag over a map of Kosovo.

Additionally, anti-Kosovo slogans were chanted throughout the match. Tensions flared over provocative banners and chants aimed at Albania and Kosovo, led to confrontations both inside and outside the stadium.

“The racist slogans and desecration of the national Albanian flag are intolerable actions. This grave action is a direct attack on the values of football and the respect between the nations,” Albanian Football Association stated, adding it strongly condemns any form of racism and insult against national symbols it will file a note of protest with UEFA, demanding immediate disciplinary measures.

The match, which saw the Czech Republic win 2-0, was marred by the unrest that ensued. Police were called in to break up the fights that had broken out between the rival fan groups.

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