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Croatian Fans' Nazi Chants Spark Outrage, Investigation
Hajduk Split football fans chanted Nazi slogans and engaged in antisemitic acts before a match against Ajax, leading to widespread condemnation. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković denounced the messages as contrary to societal values, and a criminal investigation has been launched.
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What happened
- 01Hajduk Split fans chanted Nazi slogans including "Auschwitz" and "Rise, Adolf" before a match.
- 02Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković condemned the antisemitic chants as contrary to societal values.
- 03A criminal investigation is underway in Croatia to identify and prosecute fans involved in the incident.
- 04The Croatian Football Federation condemned the glorification of Nazism and called for punishment.
- 05Israeli embassies in Zagreb and Belgium, along with the European Jewish Association, also denounced the events.
The Croatian Football Federation and Israeli embassies also condemned the incident, with authorities promising swift action against those responsible.
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