# Football disciplinary sanctions in Costa Rica and Albania

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/football-disciplinary-sanctions-in-costa-rica-and-albania
> Updated: 2026-10-27T19:19:24.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

There is no single ongoing situation connecting these events; rather, they represent separate disciplinary actions taken by national football federations in different countries.

In Costa Rica, the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Costa Rican Football Federation issued sanctions following the 12th round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. These included suspensions and fines for players from Deportivo Saprissa, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, and Escorpiones FC, as well as sanctions against Club Sport Herediano for disrespectful conduct and regulation violations.

In Albania, the Disciplinary and Ethics Commission of the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) announced sanctions involving multiple clubs and officials. Penalties included fines for KF Vllaznia and KF Sopoti due to spectator misconduct, alongside various match suspensions for officials and Eagle Football personnel regarding unsportsmanlike behavior and unauthorized field entry.

## Claims

- KF Vllaznia was fined 50,000 lekë for spectators throwing objects on the field. (reported by 3 sources)
- KF Sopoti was fined 50,000 lekë for spectator misconduct. (reported by 3 sources)
- Andri Cara of FC Dinamo City received a five-match suspension. (reported by 3 sources)
- Edison Kaja of Eagle Football received a three-match suspension for unauthorized field entry. (reported by 3 sources)
- Andi Matraxhiu of Eagle Football was fined 20,000 lekë and suspended for six matches. (reported by 3 sources)
- Mario Bytyçi of KF Tërbuni received a four-match suspension. (reported by 3 sources)
- Klodian Arbri of FK Tomori received a four-match suspension. (reported by 3 sources)
- Eagle Football holds joint responsibility for the monetary fines of its officials. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Albanian Football Federation issues disciplinary sanctions

The Albanian Football Federation has issued fines and match suspensions to several clubs and officials for spectator misconduct and unsportsmanlike behavior.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albanian-football-federation-issues-disciplinary-sanctions

### 2026-10-21: Costa Rican Football Federation issues disciplinary sanctions

The Costa Rican Football Federation has issued various suspensions and fines to players and officials from Saprissa, Herediano, Alajuelense, and Escorpiones FC following recent tournament matches.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rican-football-federation-issues-disciplinary-sanctions

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