Born and Raised in Switzerland, but representing Kosovo, speak before the Fidan Aliti and Kryeziu match

Born and Raised in Switzerland, but representing Kosovo, speak before the Fidan Aliti and Kryeziu match

Fidan Aliti and Mirlind Kryeziu, two Kosovo football players born in Switzerland. Although born and raised in Switzerland, the pair has decided willingly to represent their country, writes Periscope. Kosovo has thus travelled towards Cyril to face Switzerland in friendship at the beginning of 6:00. In an interview [...]

Although born and raised in Switzerland, the pair has decided willingly to represent their country, writes Periscope.

Kosovo has thus travelled towards Cyril to face Switzerland in friendship at the beginning of 6:00.

In an interview given to the Swiss newspaper “Blic”, Aliti and Kryeziu have shown their experience and everything about Kosovo.

“When I decided to play for Kosovo after six years in the Swiss youth teams, I knew that at some point in my career, facing Switzerland would come. I'm very happy, there's going to be an excellent atmosphere in the” stadium, said defender Kryeziu.

The other defender Fidan Aliti is looking forward to this match.

It's a big sports challenge because Switzerland has high quality. From many of the messages I've received, I can say it's a special match”, the 28-year-old stressed.

The match with Kosovo will be very special given that Kosovo plays and several other footballers who were born in Switzerland as Betim Fazliji, Tony Domgjoni, Florent Hadergjina and Aritic, while the team's part are not Iron Kryeziu and Benjamin Colol, also born and raised in Switzerland.

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