Armand Duka, the President of the Albanian Football Federation has evaluated the performance of the Albanian National Team at the Euro 2024 Championship, expressing positive appreciation for the team’s efforts. Albania, facing strong teams like Spain, Italy, and Croatia, presented themselves with dignity in the group stage, although they did not advance to the knockout phase.

In an interview, Duka emphasized that the team played with courage and determination, delivering solid performances against former champions and finalists of major tournaments. He praised the work of coach Sylvinho and the positive atmosphere within the team, while thanking the fans for their support throughout this journey.

President Duka also discussed the national team’s future plans, including objectives to climb to League A in the Nations League and qualify for their first-ever World Cup. He expressed confidence that with such talents, Albania can achieve significant international football successes in the future.

Regarding recent developments, Duka also commented on UEFA’s fines against the Albanian Football Federation for unsporting behavior during the European tournament, adding that UEFA’s decisions are fair and must be respected.

Towards the end of the interview, Duka addressed relations with the Football Federation of Kosovo and criticism surrounding the bid to jointly host the U-21 European Championship with Serbia, expressing his intentions to strengthen cooperation and peace in the region.

This analysis by President Duka reflects a clear assessment of the national team’s performance and a visionary outlook for the future of Albanian football on the international stage.

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