NATO troops form security cordons in Kosovo as Serbs protest
Al JazeeraJUN 2023
The Spin
Narrative A
Given that opposing soccer fans must nurture a healthy rivalry and refrain from acting like wartime enemies, it's evident that stadiums are no place for promoting divisive political messages. The ultras have outrageously expressed their views as if they represented the entire nation despite potential negative implications.
Narrative B
Whether sports governing bodies like it or not, Kosovo is an integral part of Serbia despite its admission to FIFA, as the UN has never recognized Kosovo as an independent state. It's completely inadmissible that people and organizations remain threatened and punished for simply stating the facts.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance that Serbia will recognize Kosovo by February 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
