FIFA defends decision to permit Serbia to participate in international matches . Soccer 's governing body altered their long - held position at meeting in Budapest . Decision prompted an angry reaction from Serbia who want urgent clarification . `` We strongly protest the decision by FIFA 's executive committee to allow the world soccer governing body 's members to play friendly matches with the so-called national team of the so-called Republic of Kosovo , '' the FSS said . FIFA general secretary for Serbia supports development of football .
FIFA defends decision to permit Serbia to participate in international matches . Soccer 's governing body altered their long - held position at meeting in Budapest . Decision prompted an angry reaction from Serbia who want urgent clarification . FIFA general secretary for Serbia supports development of football .