Kosovo wants to play football on the international stage

As Kosovo's fight for international recognition is still meeting stiff resistance from its former masters in Serbia, another battle is going on between the two - over the participation of Kosovo in international sport bodies.

Kosovo became the world's youngest state when it declared independence on February 17, 2008. It has now been recognised by 69 states and is a member of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. The International Court of Justice, answering a query by Serbia,...