Albania

France Substitute Antoine Griezmann spared France's blushes in a 1-1 friendly draw against Albania in Rennes on Friday.

Antonio Candreva provided the finish from Leonardo Spinazzola's cross to grab the winner in Shkoder.

Branislav Ivanovic Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic was saddened football came second during his team's Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania.

Heavy rain at the Stadiumi Loro Borici in Shkoder led to the postponement of Albania's home game against Macedonia on Monday.

Ryan Giggs Wales ended 2018 with back-to-back defeats as Albania earned a 1-0 victory in Chris Gunter's landmark appearance.

Mario Balotelli Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy have been recalled to the Italian national team for next week's Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia.

Besart Berisha Having Lorik Cana back from a ban for their Romania showdown has been welcomed by Albania's coach and goalkeeper.

Giovanni De Biasi Albania boss Gianni De Biasi is hoping his team can score the goals against Romania to secure them a place in the last 16.

Antoine Griezmann Didier Deschamps says there are plenty of reasons why Paul Pogba has struggled for consistency when playing for France.