Football Federation of Kosovo
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The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) is the governing body of football
in Kosovo
, with headquarters in Pristina
. The Football Federation of Kosovo was established in 1946 and is currently headed by Fadil Vokrri
. It organizes eight competitions of football in Kosovo:
The Football Federation of Kosovo also organizes the Kosovo national football team
that is currently coached by Albert Bunjaku
.
The Football Federation of Kosovo was rejected membership in FIFA
and denied right to play any friendly matches as it was deemed it does not comply with article 10 of the FIFA statutes, that only "an independent state recognized by the international community" may be admitted into FIFA
. During a visit to Serbia in March 2009, UEFA head Michel Platini
reiterated that the so-called Kosovo national football team could not join UEFA. Platini said, "Politics is not my job, and UEFA honors its statute, which is clear: a state that does not belong to the U.N. cannot become a member of the organization, but I would like for us to find a way for young people in Kosovo to play football."
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
, with headquarters in Pristina
Pristina
Pristina, also spelled Prishtina and Priština is the capital and largest city of Kosovo. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous municipality and district....
. The Football Federation of Kosovo was established in 1946 and is currently headed by Fadil Vokrri
Fadil Vokrri
Fadil Vokrri is a former Yugoslav football player, from the 1980s.Vokrri was known for his Diego Maradona-like approach with quick movement and strong shooting...
. It organizes eight competitions of football in Kosovo:
- SuperligaRaiffeisen SuperligaRaiffeisen Superliga e Futbollit të Kosovës is the top division of football in Kosovo. The division was set up in 1945 and its official name has changed a number of times. Raiffeisen Superliga is organized by the Football Federation of Kosovo and the division currently has a 12-team format. The...
(the Superleague) with 12 clubs - Liga e ParëLiga e ParëLiga e Parë e Futbollit të Kosovës is the second division of football in Kosovo. Liga e Parë is organized by the Football Federation of Kosovo and the division currently has a 16-team format. The clubs play each other twice during the season for a 28-match schedule...
(the First League) with 16 clubs - Liga e Dytë (the Second League)
- Liga e Dytë Grupi i Veriut (the Second League North Group)
- Liga e Dytë Grupi i Jugut (the Second League South Group)
- Superliga - Juniorët
- Liga e Parë - Juniorët
- Futsall
- Kupa e Kosovës (the Kosovar CupKosovar CupThe Kosovar Cup is the major football national cup tournament in Kosovo. It was established in 1991, and is organized by the Football Federation of Kosovo.- Cup finals :Within FR Yugoslavia:* 1991-92 Trepça...
)
The Football Federation of Kosovo also organizes the Kosovo national football team
Kosovo national football team
The Kosovo national football team represents Republic of Kosovo in international men's football. Controlled by the Football Federation of Kosovo, the governing body for football in Kosovo, they are not a member of FIFA or UEFA....
that is currently coached by Albert Bunjaku
Albert Bunjaku (coach)
Albert Bunjaku is a football coach. He is currently manager of the Kosovo national football team. He is the youngest coach to have led the Kosovar national team aged 38.- History :...
.
The Football Federation of Kosovo was rejected membership in FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
and denied right to play any friendly matches as it was deemed it does not comply with article 10 of the FIFA statutes, that only "an independent state recognized by the international community" may be admitted into FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
. During a visit to Serbia in March 2009, UEFA head Michel Platini
Michel Platini
Michel François Platini is a former French football player, manager and current president of UEFA. Platini was a member of the French national team that won the 1984 European Championship, a tournament in which he was the top goalscorer and voted the best player. He participated in the 1978, 1982...
reiterated that the so-called Kosovo national football team could not join UEFA. Platini said, "Politics is not my job, and UEFA honors its statute, which is clear: a state that does not belong to the U.N. cannot become a member of the organization, but I would like for us to find a way for young people in Kosovo to play football."
External links
- Football Federation of Kosovo Official website