Israel's Oscar Gloukh, left, celebrates, with teammates after scoring the opening goal during an international friendly soccer match between Albania and Israel in Tirana, Albania, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)
After the home crowd booed Israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah, the Israeli team scored in the second half—prompting the goal scorer to kiss the Star of David on his jersey and silence the hostile crowd, at which point Albanian players began shoving him.
For anyone who doesn’t follow soccer: this was a friendly. No tournament, no qualifying spot, no points on the line. Neither team's qualified for the upcoming World Cup.
Friendlies exist so national teams can train against real opponents in the off weeks, and historically to… pic.twitter.com/Z91iYGpKic
— Eli Kowaz – איליי קואז (@elikowaz) June 5, 2026
Albania vs. Israel: Boos drowned out Israel's anthem during football match.
Punches, shoving, shoes and garbage rain down from the stands to Israeli team.
Partial boycott kept the stadium half-empty.pic.twitter.com/OUatyG5xEC
— Clash Report (@clashreport) June 5, 2026
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