THE WORLD’S NEW BOYS
RUAIRI WARD EXAMINES HOW A NEW TEAM ON THE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT ARE MAKING THEIR PRESENCE FELT

Shrewd: Kosovo coach Bernard Challandes

A “COUNTRY” younger than any of its players, devastated by years of civil war, and not recognised by half the world.
This is the remarkable story of a nation, whose football team recently put together a 15-match unbeaten run, transcending the borders between sport and politics. This is Kosovo.
Flashback just over a decade and all was normal in the footballing world. Spain were crowned European champions as they s...