International media condemn Split fans for Nazi chants
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Croatian football fans from the Torcida group in Split have drawn widespread international condemnation and outrage for antisemitic and Nazi chants during a recent match. The incidents, which included calls to "Gas the Jews" and "Get Up, Adolf," have been reported by international media outlets and led to a strong rebuke from the Israeli embassy.
In response to the scandal, the Hajduk football club issued an official apology to Ajax, UEFA, and other stakeholders. The events have sparked commentary suggesting the fan behavior is a consequence of the government's perceived downplaying of Ustashian ideology. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has intervened in a matter concerning Montenegro during a meeting in Brussels, causing a significant shift unwelcome in Podgorica.
On a brighter note, the Croatian national futsal team achieved a stunning victory against China, scoring an exceptionally high number of goals.