The Kosovan football association has joined the European football governing body, UEFA, despite strong objections by Serbia.
The membership was granted in a vote which passed 28-24. Kosovo can now apply to join FIFA, the world governing body of football.
Kosovo played their first international friendly in 2014 after being granted permission by FIFA. Several Kosovar players have chosen to play for different countries as Kosovo was not fully recognised, including Manchester United and former Borussia Dortmund player Adnan Januzaj, who decided to play for Belgium.