Croatian Leaders and Israel Embassy Condemn Pro-Nazi Chants by Soccer Fans
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Croatian leaders and Israel's embassy condemned antisemitic and pro-Nazi chants by Hajduk Split soccer fans ahead of a match against Ajax. The fans chanted "Crush the Jews" and "Rise up Adolf," leading to detentions and an investigation. President Zoran Milanovic called the incident "shameful," while Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic denounced the "messages of antisemitism." Hajduk Split apologized for the fans' behavior, which has tarnished Croatia's image due to a history of ultra-nationalist incidents.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Croatian leaders and Israel's embassy condemned pro-Nazi and antisemitic chants by Hajduk Split soccer fans.
- Fans chanted "Crush the Jews" and "Rise up Adolf" ahead of a match against Ajax.
- Dozens of fans were detained for violence, and police are investigating the chants.
- President Zoran Milanovic called the incident "unacceptable and shameful."
- Hajduk Split apologized for the fans' behavior, which has a history in Croatian football.
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