Minister Krasniqi met Albanian footballer Shkodran Mustafi

29.07.2014

Today, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi, welcomed Albanian footballer from Macedonia Shkodran Mustafi, who won the title of World Champion with German national team at the World Football Championship in Brazil, held in June and July of this year.

Minister Krasniqi congratulated Mr. Mustafi for his great success achieved, thus becoming the first Albanian to win the title of Football World Champion. He stated that Mr. Mustafi and all other Albanian footballers who played in Brazil have made all Albanian people proud.

Minister Krasniqi stated: “We have all been with you. Your splendid presentations and this great historical success have made us proud indeed and for us and the youth you are an inspiration”. He stated that the success of Mr. Mustafi and all other Albanian footballers who played at European world competitions serves as a motive for many young footballers in Kosovo to work and achieve success in their professional career.

He notified Mr. Mustafi with challenges and achievements of Kosovo football and sports in general, emphasizing that there are important steps towards recognition in UEFA and FIFA and he expressed his hope that Kosovo shall take part in qualification for World Football in 2018 that is going to be held in Russia.

In his turn, footballer Shkodran Mustafi thanked the Minister for his hospitality and expressed himself highly honored that all Albanians in the whole world have supported him and welcomed his success. He stated that this success is also a commitment for his people. Mr. Mustafi talked about the progress of his career and his future plans. He stated that the championship in Brazil and the golden medallion have been an additional motivation for him but also an enormous reference for his future career.

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