Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia
Summary
Police in Split, Croatia, arrested at least 12 fans of Hajduk Split after they chanted pro-Nazi slogans, insulted Jewish people, and disrupted a football match against Ajax. The incident was condemned by Croatian leaders, the Israeli embassy, and football authorities, with calls for punishment and measures against hate speech.Key Facts
- The arrests followed a pro-Nazi rally and anti-Semitic chants by Hajduk Split fans before a match with Dutch team Ajax.
- Fans marched carrying a mock coffin with Ajax's name, a club linked to Amsterdam’s Jewish community.
- Police charged 12 fans with inciting violence and hatred, with possible further arrests.
- The match was interrupted for 12 minutes due to fans throwing flares and objects onto the field.
- Hajduk Split won the UEFA Conference League match 2-1; it was their first major European game in 16 years.
- Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and the government strongly condemned the behavior and demanded sanctions.
- The Croatian Football Association said the events harmed Croatia’s football image and went against sports values.
- The Israeli embassy called the incident “deeply shocking” and asked for government action.
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