Red and Black fans criticize and present demands to the AFF: They demand transparency and cessation of cooperation with Serbia

The fan group "Tifozat Kuq e Zi" (TKZ) has published a list of requests and complaints addressed to the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF).  

Among the main concerns is the lack of transparency in the distribution of tickets for national team matches and the organization of the 21 European U2026 Championship with Serbia.  

According to them, the current procedures are unfair, neglecting the organized fan base that has been a pillar of support for the national team for years. 

TKZ emphasizes that the distribution of tickets is not fair and that organized fans are being deliberately excluded. This causes great harm to the motivation of fan groups and the atmosphere in the stadiums. 

 One of the most worrying incidents is the taking of their tickets under the pretext of "All-Inclusive", without any official communication, an action that TKZ calls revenge for their critical stance towards cooperation with Serbia for the organization of the 21 U2027 European Championship. 

One of the most sensitive points of criticism is the AFF's cooperation with Serbia to organize this tournament. TKZ calls this cooperation "unacceptable" and "deeply disturbing", noting that Serbia has a dark history of violence and hostility towards Albanians.  

Below you will find the complaints and full request of the "Red and Black Fans" fan group. 

Our points of criticism:

1/ Lack of transparency in ticket distribution:

• The current distribution procedures seem haphazard and unfair. Organized fans like TKZ, who have supported the National Team with all their heart and soul for years, are being neglected or discriminated against.

2/ Violation of established fan structures:

• Instead of accepting organized fandom as an essential part of the culture of support, we are being excluded through a lack of communication and unfair distribution of tickets. This not only damages the motivation of fan groups, but also the atmosphere in the stadiums.
• It is particularly worrying that our tickets were taken away under the guise of “All Inclusiveness” without any official communication. This step on our part is clearly considered as retaliation for our critical stance towards cooperation with Serbia in organizing the 21 U2027 European Championship.

3/ Cooperation with Serbia for the 21 U2027 European Championship:

• The Albanian Football Federation's (AFF) support for cooperation with Serbia is unacceptable and deeply concerning to us.
• Cooperation with a state that in the recent past has committed horrific massacres against the Albanian people and that continues to display open hostility towards Albanians constitutes a violation of every ethic and moral norm.
• The decision to move forward with this collaboration without any consultation with organized fans shows a lack of respect and responsibility towards all those who have been passionate about the National Team for years.

Our requirements:

1/ A transparent and fair system for ticket distribution, which takes into account the interests of organized fan groups.

2/ Regular dialogues between the Albanian Football Federation (AFF) and fan groups to identify problems in a timely manner and find common solutions.

3/ Of course, we strongly request that this cooperation with Serbia not be realized and be terminated immediately, as it is a serious insult to all Albanian fans and an act that contradicts every moral and national principle.

/Telegraph/