A friendly football match between FK Crvena zvezda and Zenit Saint Petersburg took place in Sochi, but the real star wasn’t the ball—it was the fans and their political chants! Despite the Red-Whites losing 0-3, the Fisht Stadium echoed with something louder than goals—chants of “Kosovo is Serbia”! Yes, you read that right. Zenit fans, joined by the Russian crowd, raised their voices in support of Serbia and its territorial integrity, creating an atmosphere that filled every Serb with pride. Over 30,000 people at one of Russia’s most beautiful resorts weren’t just watching a game—they were part of a patriotic spectacle.
FK Crvena zvezda fielded a mixed team with many young players experiencing such an environment for the first time. Still, the atmosphere didn’t let the defeat sting too much. Coach Vladan Milojević congratulated Zenit on their deserved win but emphasized that his team would learn a lot from this loss. The Red-Whites are already preparing for the next phase of training in Austria and the upcoming Champions League qualifiers in July.
This match was more than just a sports event—it was a political statement. Chants of “Kosovo is Serbia” on Russian soil, in front of tens of thousands, showed how powerful football is as a medium for expressing national identity and political views. In times of ongoing political tensions, moments like these give hope and strength to those who believe in unity and justice.
If you thought football was just a game, think again. This match in Sochi proved football is much more—it’s a fight for pride, identity, and truth. So, what do you think about this spectacle? Is this the right way to mix politics and sport, or should they stay separate? Drop a comment and let’s hear your take!
