Albania
Albania has become known for aggressively pursuing foreign-born players to represent its national team, reflecting similar trends seen in the Republic of Ireland's football history.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 76,812 | $720,000 | 656$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,927 | $56,000 | 52$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 33,938 | 41 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 3 | 86,451,943 | 78,780 | $778,000 | 710$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Slovenia:
Albania is set to face Poland in the additional qualifications.
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San Marino:
Albania will face Poland in the World Cup playoffs semifinals.
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Turkey:
Albania is one of the teams in the third pot for the playoff draw.
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Norway:
Albania is one of the countries on the path to EU membership.
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Norway:
Albania is one of the countries on the path to EU membership.
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Croatia:
Albania is mentioned as a potential future member of the EU.
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Ireland:
Albania has emerged as a more aggressive pursuer of qualified players than the FAI.
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