FIFA defends decision to permit Kosovo to participate in international matches . The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the ban on Kosovo's participation was "arbitrary and discriminatory" because it did not take into account its history as a province of Serbia. But the Football Association of Serbia ( FSS ) reacted angrily , posting a statement on its official website that spoke of the `` negative and harmful effects '' the ruling could have . Decision prompted an angry reaction from Serbia who want urgent clarification . FIFA general secretary claims decision supports development of football .
FIFA defends decision to permit Kosovo to participate in international matches . The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the ban on Kosovo's participation was "arbitrary and discriminatory" because it did not take into account its history as a province of Serbia. Decision prompted an angry reaction from Serbia who want urgent clarification . FIFA general secretary claims decision supports development of football .