In a recent episode of the podcast “Arena e Yjeve,” Gazetariët e Telegrafit examined Kosovo’s qualification cycle for the 2026 European Championship. Reporter Bardh Maxhuni conducted an interview featuring three Kosovo refugees recognized as Heroes of Kosovo. The discussion centered around the Shkumbin River, which divides Kosovo and Albania, and the experiences of refugees who have resided in mountainous regions for extended periods, awaiting the possibility of returning home.
The individuals highlighted were Dion Gallapeni, Florent Muslija, and Kreshnik Hajrizi. Hajrizi’s involvement with the qualification cycle included appearances as a titular player for Sweden and participation in matches against Slovakia. He did not start all games during the cycle.
The episode focused on his contributions and the broader context of the Kosovo national team’s journey.
