The President of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), Frank Paauw, paid an official visit this Wednesday to the “House of Football.”

Invited by the President of the Albanian Football Association (FSHF), Armand Duka, the head of the Dutch Federation had the opportunity to learn about the history of Albanian football and its achievements over the years.

President Paauw also toured the “Air Albania Stadium” and visited the national team’s training center and the training grounds of the “House of Football.”

During the meeting with President Duka, discussions focused on potential cooperation between the two federations, particularly on exchanging experiences and developing joint projects for the future. The President of the Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK), Agim Ademi, was also present at the meeting.

In a statement for fshf.org, President Paauw expressed his deep impression with the achievements and high standards of the Albanian Football Association in recent years.

“I must say that I am very impressed by the achievements of the Albanian Football Association in recent years. From the responsibility the Federation shows towards Albanian society and the excellent work it has done, to the growth of both professional and amateur football to a higher level.

I had the opportunity to discuss this with President Armand Duka because, when you look at the Federation’s history, the country’s development, and the achievements made, it is truly remarkable and impressive. I visited the stadium and the training facilities, which are of a high standard. For a relatively small country, this is a great achievement,” said Paauw.

Regarding the relationship between the two federations, Paauw added:

“The fact that I greatly appreciated the invitation to come here and that both of our federations seek innovation is a key point for cooperation. A good relationship has been established for some time between the Royal Dutch Football Association and the Albanian Football Association. This visit is also a significant boost for strengthening our ties.”

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