KFF President Ademi thanks President Osmani for decorating FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The Football Federation of Kosovo has expressed its deep gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kosovo, H.E. Vjosa Osmani, for the decision to decorate FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his second visit to the country.
According to the FFK, this high-level institutional act is evidence of the respect the Republic of Kosovo has for Mr. Infantino’s contribution to the development and promotion of Kosovan football on the international stage.
Below is the full statement issued by the President of the FFK, Mr. Agim Ademi:

Esteemed President of the Republic of Kosovo, Your Excellency, Vjosa Osmani,

On behalf of the Football Federation of Kosovo, the football community and all admirers of this sport, I wish to express my deepest gratitude for the recognition and honour you will bestow on FIFA President and great friend of Kosovo, Gianni Infantino, by decorating him during his second visit to Kosovo, on Wednesday.

This high-level institutional act is evidence of the respect the Republic of Kosovo has for Mr. Infantino’s role and contribution as FIFA President to the development of our football and the promotion of our country on the international stage. 

Gianni Infantino had the good fortune, at his first Congress as President, in 2016, to announce Kosovo as an equal member of FIFA, a historic moment that changed our journey as a state forever.

Also, under his leadership, FIFA has provided great support to the FFK through the “FIFA Forward” programme, helping to build infrastructure, develop young people and raise the professional level of football in Kosovo. 

Your decision, Madam President, further strengthens the partnership between state institutions and sports institutions, demonstrating that football is a bridge that brings people, generations and nations together. 

The decoration of President Infantino is a recognition that goes beyond the individual and is also an honour for the entire football community in Kosovo and for everyone who has contributed to this long and glorious journey. 

On behalf of the FFK, once again I wish to thank you for your continued support for sport and for your vision of Kosovo being represented with dignity in every field, including football. 

With respect and gratitude,
Agim Ademi
President of the Football Federation of Kosovo