FIFA permit Kosovo to play friendly matches

World football's governing body have considered the Balkan state's status since 2012 and, following the latest proposal from the Kosovan Football Association, have granted the country permission to play friendly fixtures.

Kosovo declared itself an independent state from Serbia in 2008, although the government of Serbia do still not recognise it as its own sovereign.

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