The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, reacted after Kosovo’s defeat to Turkey at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium, expressing disappointment with the result but also pride in the team’s performance and journey.

He emphasized that the entire country remains saddened after the match, adding that there is a collective sense of reflection on what could have been done differently. However, Kurti գնահատed that Kosovo’s national team delivered extraordinary emotions and made citizens proud, deserving continued appreciation and support.

“We are all still saddened and upset by last night’s match at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium. Now we are overwhelmed by a collective concern: what could have been done this way if we had done it that way, this or that, or both… I know we wanted a different game and a different result, as the whole nation wanted victory, but our boys deserved it as well,” Kurti wrote on Facebook.

“Therefore, today and every other day, go Kosovo! Thank you to all the players, the coach, and the staff for the great commitment in every match.”

The Prime Minister underlined that the fact Kosovo came so close to qualification proves its potential and proximity to major achievements in the future. He concluded by thanking the players, coach, and staff for their dedication in every match and called for unity and continued support with the message: “Go Kosovo!”

“But let us not forget that our national team has given us extraordinary emotions, making us so proud that we should remain forever grateful and always supportive. The fact that we were so close to qualification shows how near we are to greatness. And soon, we will be there. Therefore, today and every other day, go Kosovo! Thank you to all the players, the coach, and the staff for their great commitment in every match,” he concluded. /KosovaPress