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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Nick Ames European sports correspondent

Kosovo to appeal against Uefa-imposed 3-0 loss for leaving field over pro-Serbia chants

Romania fans wave banners in the stands during the match against Kosovo
Romania fans wave banners in the stands during the match against Kosovo. Photograph: Alexandru Dobre/AP

Kosovo are preparing an appeal to the court of arbitration for sport after Uefa handed them a 3-0 defeat for walking off the field during Friday’s Nations League tie against Romania in Bucharest, which was eventually abandoned when they elected not to return.

Kosovo left the pitch during second-half stoppage time upon hearing chants of “Serbia” from the home crowd. The match was suspended and when it was clear they would refuse to resume proceedings were drawn to a halt.

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