Kosovo has only won one match in the World Cup qualifiers and this gathering was first a 3-0 loss against Sweden before yesterday they lost to Georgia 2-1.

It was the last straw for the football association in the country.

- Considering our goals, we have made the decision to end the collaboration with the coach, says union president Agim Ademi.

The 70-year-old Challandes, who has mainly coached teams in the Swiss league, is dissatisfied with the decision.

- I enjoyed the job and I am proud of what we have done so far.

I enjoyed working with this team and therefore I am upset when I now leave, he says.

CLIP: Kosovo's alliance rages here: 'Stupid rule'

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Here Kosovo's national team captain is furious: "Stupid rule" Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT