Swiss duo respond to Serbian fans with Albanian eagle celebrations

Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri are both ethnic Albanians and of Kosovar heritage

Sat, Jun 23, 2018, 15:21

Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri celebrate their goals at the Arena Baltika Stadium, in Kaliningrad. Photograph: PA

Switzerland’s 2-1 World Cup win over Serbia was was dominated by the celebrations by scorers Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri which appeared to have political overtones.

After falling behind in the fifth minute, Switzerland defied a cauldron-like atmosphere created by fervent Serbian supporters (captured singing Kosovo related chants throughout)as they hit back with a thunderbolt from Xhaka and a last-minute breakaway goal from Shaqiri.

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Swiss duo respond to Serbian fans with Albanian eagle celebrations

Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri are both ethnic Albanians and of Kosovar heritage

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