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The red-and-black striker scored a spectacular goal that not only gave Albania three points but also remained in the memory of all Albanians as a moment of national pride.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration with the eagle gesture and the emotional message that followed have made Manaj a beloved figure not only in Albania but also in Kosovo and the diaspora.<\/p>\n<p>Through a post on social media, Manaj made it clear that this victory had a special dedication:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis victory is for them,\u201d he wrote in a video showing him celebrating the goal alongside images of children from Kosovo during the war.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a historic night for the Albanian National Team, Rey Manaj has become the symbol of victory against Serbia. The red-and-black striker scored a spectacular goal that not only gave Albania three points but also remained in the memory of all Albanians as a moment of national pride. 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