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When the Israeli player compared the field at "Fadil Vokrri" to a "pig pen"

Milot Rashica

From Kosovo's previous match with Israel, a statement by the famous Israeli player, Eran Zahavi, also caused a stir.

Zahavi played 90 minutes for Israel in that match on November 12, 2023 at "Fadil Vokrri". He has now ended his international career.

"It was more of a pig sty than a football field," Zahavi said of the field at the stadium in Pristina.

"We knew it wouldn't be easy in every situation and we didn't get a point tonight," the Israeli footballer added. 

There was criticism from Kosovo players about the condition of the stadium pitch, but Zahavi made an unacceptable comparison.