The Romanian Ultras’ Controversial Actions Delay Romania vs Kosovo Match

The Romanian ultras do not recognize the independence of their opponents’ country: in the 18th minute the referee stopped the game, which was then resumed after almost an hour

The match between Romania and Kosovo was interrupted in the 18th minute of play. The French referee Delajod in fact decided to stop the match due to the discriminatory chants chanted by the Romanian ultras present at the National Arena in Bucharest.

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The home fans shouted slogans such as: “Kosovo is Serbia” (a phrase also present on a banner) and repeated several times “Serbia Serbia Serbia”, to underline how Kosovo’s independence is not recognised. The players returned to the changing rooms and the match then resumed after almost an hour’s break.

September 12, 2023 (modified September 12, 2023 | 10.21pm)

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2023-09-12 19:41:36
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