Soccer-Kosovo-Romania match abandoned after players walk off pitch following pro-Serbia chants


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  • Saturday, 16 Nov 2024

Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - Romania v Kosovo - The National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - November 15, 2024 Kosovo players walk off the pitch before the end of the match Inquam Photos via REUTERS/George Calin

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - A Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo in Bucharest was abandoned in stoppage time on Friday after the visiting players walked off the field when they heard pro-Serbia chanting from the home fans.

With the match heading for a goalless draw, the Kosovars headed for the dressing room in the 93rd minute after home fans chanted, "Serbia! Serbia!" during a heated exchange between Kosovo captain Amir Rrahmani and Romanian striker Denis Alibec.

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