sports
February 19, 2026
Lille Fans Displayed a Banner Dedicated to Kosovo, Zvezda Responded Immediately
Red Star Belgrade football players are playing the first leg of the Europa League playoff for the round of 16 in France against Lille, and a banner by French team fans has provoked a reaction from the Serbian champions.
TL;DR
- Lille fans displayed a banner with the Kosovo flag and Serbian colors, reading "Nema predaje" (No Surrender).
- Red Star Belgrade acknowledged the banner on their official "X" account, posting "Merci" in French.
- The match is the first leg of the Europa League playoff for the round of 16, with the return leg in Belgrade.
- The atmosphere was described as lively with flares and fan engagement.
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