Albania, the wrong national anthem has been played in an embarrassing mix-up until they confronted France on Saturday at a Euro 2020 Qualifier.
Players looked bemused as they realised it was the wrong anthem — the anthem, based on the official site of UEFA of Andorra — with camera images showing fans creating expressions in protest.
France coach Didier Deschamps talked with Albania coach Edoardo Reja as referee Jess Gil Manzano waited several minutes to be played at the Stade de France.
Afterward, when the correct anthem was about to be performed was another embarrassing incident as the arena announcer apologised to»Armenia’s fans» and called on fans to respect the»Armenia federal anthem» before denying his murderous error and saying Albania.
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Deschamps provided a public apology because Albania would not start the match without the error being 27, over the anthem mix-up which led to a seven-minute delay.
«I apologised to the seat and the coach,» Deschamps informed a press conference.
«It’s something that should not happen, but it occurred. I understand the place of the Albanians also it’s plausible that people waited until the Albanians might have their anthem before that match.»
France eased, once the Euro 2020 Qualifier started.
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