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2024-06-19 14:14:00, Sport CNA

Duka believes in the victory against Croatia: Reveals the conversation with the

Duka stated that he has a positive feeling that Albania will win today. According to him, the team should not have the pressure it had against Italy, but give the best on the field.

The president of the Albanian Football Federation, Armand Duka, believes in the victory over Croatia. According to him, the team should do their best and without pressure. When asked about Hysaj, Duka stated that he never interferes in the coach's decisions, while he emphasized that all the players of the National Team should be supported.

"Before every match, everyone has emotions. I had emotions with Italy, but I still have today, but at an acceptable level on the eve of the match.

Both the opinion and us, it is not that we are unhappy with the loss, obviously every game must be won, but the opinion and we are looking for a beautiful and gritty game. We gave Italy the field for 30 minutes. It's the pressure in a first match, we don't often play in such competitions. I did not harass the children today. We did not come here to be European champions, but to give our best. If we unload the emotional load, they can get results. Under pressure it is difficult. I hope the team doesn't have the pressure they had against Italy.

I told the players that I am proud, but all Albanians are also proud of them. Despite the fact that they express some disappointment on social networks, all Albanians see them as heroes. I have a positive feeling today. Croatia has great players. I am confident that we can win the game today.

"I have been in charge of the Federation for a long time and I have never talked to the coaches about the elections. It is the coach's choice and he makes the decisions. No one has the right to attack. We must support Hysaj and all the players of the National Team.

The biggest compliment is for the fans who have supported the team. They have shown a more European behavior than Europeans. They were the most charming fans. All media coverage is very important. We hope for a victory today", stated Armand Duka, for "TV Klan".