Romania v Kosovo Nations League game abandoned after alleged Serbia chants

Football match halted in the 14th minute amid political chants

The Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo was abandoned in the 14th minute on Tuesday after alleged Serbia chants were heard from the crowd.

The game was stopped when Kosovo players walked off the pitch in protest, with the referee then abandoning the match.

The incident comes amid tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in 2008.

Kosovo players walked off the pitch in protest

The match was abandoned in the 14th minute after Kosovo players walked off the pitch in protest at alleged Serbia chants from the crowd.

The referee then abandoned the match, with the score at 0-0.

The incident comes amid tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in 2008.

Serbia denies involvement

Serbia has denied involvement in the alleged chants, with the Serbian Football Association (FSS) saying it "strongly condemns any form of discrimination and intolerance in football".

The FSS also said it would "cooperate fully with UEFA and all relevant authorities to identify and punish those responsible".

UEFA has opened an investigation into the incident.

Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo

The incident comes amid tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in 2008.

Serbia does not recognize Kosovo's independence, and the two countries have been involved in a long-running dispute.

The dispute has led to occasional violence, and there are fears that the latest incident could escalate tensions.

Conclusion

The abandonment of the Romania v Kosovo Nations League game is a reminder of the ongoing tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.

It is important that all parties involved work to resolve the dispute peacefully and to prevent further incidents of violence.