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- ↑ Football and conflict: The story of FC Pristina and the Kosovo War - The Set Pieces
- ↑ Profile - NASL Jerseys
- ↑ Up to ten years before international recognition of Kosovo FA - Play the Game
- ↑ Edmond Rugova names the official squad for Saudi Arabia friendly
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- ↑ "Sporting Kansas City Juniors Coach Bios". Archived from the original on 24 January 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
- ↑ Rugova working his way up the ladder - Top drawer soccer
