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Agim Ademi "warns" a strong hand: No one is forgiven

Dawn Adam

Dawn Adam

Striker Edon Zhegrova, goalkeeper Arijanet Muric and midfielder Florent Muslija broadcast from their phones the match that Kosovo won on Monday night against Cyprus, deep 4:0, in Larnaca.

The three footballers were suspended for "breaking the disciplinary regulations". The same will be done with other players if they commit a violation, says the president of the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK), Agim Ademi.

The three Kosovo players have broken the rules by leaving the hotel without permission during the gathering period with the representatives. There were reports that they stayed in nightclubs.

The FFK did not announce the violation committed by three of the important players of the Representative. Even the mayor Ademi did not reveal more in the answers given to TIME. But he emphasizes that the punitive measures will apply to all players of the Kosovo Representative.

"It will be like always. Nothing more than respecting the Regulations and respecting the national team jersey. Anyone who has violated the Regulation is sanctioned. It's the same for everyone", Ademi told KOHEN.

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The head of FFK confirms that the players were not allowed to leave the hotel. Muric and Muslija have admitted that they left the hotel without permission, a day after the deep defeat by Romania in Pristina. But they deny that they have frequented night clubs. They say they went out to dinner.

"If they had the permit, it wouldn't be the punishment", said Agim Ademi.

Goalkeeper Aro Muriq was also suspended in the past by FFK. There were reports that he went to training drunk. Edon Zhegrova also had disagreements. Meanwhile, for Florent Muslija, who plays in the Bundesliga, there has been no notice of violation so far. But even for him it was not the first and only violation, KOHA has learned.

"The decision has been known, that the one who violates the Regulation is normally sanctioned. The decision is supported by the FFK, which means, joint. This is how it is done in all national teams. The national team is beyond football and clubs. It is a representation of the state, therefore the care and obligation is greater", said Ademi.

The head of the FFK has not indicated whether there will be other measures for the three players. But he emphasized that they respect the regulations in force.

In fact, there have been mixed reviews as to whether the decision to send the three players off was the right one. But Ademi insists that everyone must respect the regulations.

"As an institution, we respect the issued regulations. All the actors knew this", he said.

Ademi invites the players to be disciplined and give their best on the field. He is satisfied with the commitment of the players in the match against Cyprus. But, clearly, Cyprus is not at the level of Romania. Romania is definitely the most worthy representative. She participated in the European "Germany 2024".

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"Victory always boosts morale and affects promotion. The victory against Cyprus sends the message to all footballers that you must give 100% on the field and always play for victory. Full commitment brings the result and maintains the level", said Ademi.

It is not known if the three players will be invited for the matches in October. But what is expected from Kosovo's players are victories over the next two opponents.