Kosovo walk off pitch against Romania after pro-Serbia chants

The Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo in Bucharest was abandoned in stoppage time on Friday after the visiting players walked off the field when they heard pro-Serbia chanting by the home fans.

With the match heading for a goalless draw, the Kosovars headed for the dressing room in the 93rd minute after home fans allegedly chanted, "Serbia Serbia" during a heated exchange between Kosovo captain Amir Rrahmani and Romanian striker Denis Alibec.

UEFA said it will communicate further information in due course.

The Romanian soccer federation (FRF) was fined by UEFA last year over pro-Serbia chanting by supporters during a Euro 2024 qualifier against Kosovo.

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and won recognition from more than 100 countries, but not from Romania.