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Xhaka & Shaqiri Make An Albanian Nationalist Symbol

Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates using a 'Black Eagle' nationalist symbol against Serbia

It's always said that politics and football should never mix. However, unfortunately, they often do as was demonstrated during Switzerland's 2-1 victory over Serbia in the World Cup group stages. Both Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka celebrated their goals by making a provocative 'Black Eagle' nationalist symbol.

The symbol, created by joining hands together and making a flapping motion, relates to the Albanian national flag which features a black eagle. The gesture was in reference to the ongoing conflict in Kosovo and beyond between ethnic Albanians and nationalist Serbs and resulted in a fine for both players. See them make the symbol below.