Ties between Albania and Serbia have long been beset by differences, especially their conflicting views over the status of Kosovo. He has been given a "warm welcome" since arriving four months ago to play professionally in Albania for Kukes, a first division team hailing from a mountainous region bordering Kosovo. Now, the region is peaceful and home to Kosovar Albanians, Montenegrins and Croatians who also play football professionally for Kukes. "I'm here for the love of football," Luka told AFP. The incident was widely panned in Serbia, where to date no Albanians are playing in the country's professional football leagues.

Source: Daily Nation January 28, 2022 09:43 UTC