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Awkward moment: Wrong national anthem leaves top footballers confused

Albania national football team players during the national anthem at the Stade de France [Courtesy]

At its best, sport can promote international harmony, but that was not the case at the Stade de France where the hosts played the Andorran anthem for the Albanian team.

The visitors refused to kick off their Euro 2020 qualifier on Saturday night. When their demand was met, they beamed, sung, celebrated and started the match, which they lost 4-1.

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