Emotions, show and solidarity at ‘’Air Albania Stadium’’ by the national teams of the legends of Albania, Greece, Italy and Turkey, in support of the families affected by the earthquake. This show was made possible by the Association of Professional Football players of Albania and AFA. 3 matches of 35 minutes each were played, two semifinals : Albania- Italy 1-1 ( Italy won after the penalty kicks), Turkey-Greece 0-1 , with Italy triumphing over Greece in the final, with the result 1-0.
What made more attractive the matches was that the national team of Italy was led by the former coach of Albania, Gianni de Biasi.
The players of Albania led by coach Ilir Shulku were : Strakosha, Curri, Hasi, Dallku, Lala, Skela, Murati, Rraklli, Dede, Shaqiri, Tare, Beqaj, Nexhipi, Jupi, Bushi, Bulku, Duro, Bogdani and Aliaj.
The line-up of Italy: Chimenti, Zaccardo, Tonetto, Colonnese, Marcolin, Tommasi, Esposito, Perrota, Paganin, Di Biago, Carbone.
The line-up of Turkey: Kulbilge, Korkmaz, Haspolatli, Asik, Atalay, Kabze, Aurelio, Yilmaz, Sanli, Karan, Arslan.
The line-up of Greece: Theofanis, Kotsios, Leonidas, Ioannis, Papadoupolos, Karagunis, Kiassos, Panagiotis, Ivan, Chrysafis, Gkekas.
The trophy of the tournament was given by the President of the Albanian Football Association, Armand Duka, who congratulated and thanked the four participating teams for their humanitarian action. President Duka expressed his gratitude through his communication channels through social media.
The President of the Association of Professional Football player, Andi Lila, declared that he was happy with the organization of this tournament. ‘’I want to thank my friends that responded positively to the invitation, all those who helped and AFA, that was our main support. It was a friendly match that brought together solidarity and friendship ’’.
Earlier, the former players paid a visit to Thumana and Bubq. All the money raised by the ticket sale will go for the families affected by the earthquake.