2024-06-21 16:51:31
In Wednesday’s match, the Albanians and the Croatians performed out a 2-2 draw, however even within the most rigidity, the followers of each groups maintained respect for one another.
The friendship between the followers began even earlier than the match. Within the metropolis streets, followers of rival nationwide groups walked collectively, expressing their assist for one another.
Nevertheless, not everybody favored this friendship. Each Albania and Croatia haven’t got the very best relationship with Serbia, in order that they despatched a humiliating message to the opposite Balkan nation in the course of the match.
Through the match, followers of each groups chanted in unison “Ubij, ubij Srbina”, which implies “Kill, kill the Serb.”
Indignant FSS normal secretary Jovan Šurbatovičius threatened to withdraw from the championship.
“What occurred is scandalous and we’ll ask that Albania and Croatia be sanctioned by UEFA, even on the value of not resuming the competitors,” FSS Normal Secretary stated.
On this championship, the Serbians have already managed to obtain fines from UEFA themselves.
Serbian followers displayed the nationwide flag, which included the territory of Kosovo. The flags expressed the message “nema predeje” which implies “by no means surrender”.
Additionally, the Serbs didn’t miss the chance to chant “Kosovo je Srbija”, which implies “Kosovo is Serbia”.
Kosovo soccer officers warned UEFA about flags, chants and posters which they stated contained “political, chauvinist and racist messages” in opposition to their nation.
It’s reported that the Serbs additionally acquired into hassle due to the flags raised by Russia, that are thought of provocative.
“We have been punished, regardless that our followers behaved significantly better than others. One fan was punished for being racist and we do not need it to be attributed to others. We, Serbs, are gents and have an open coronary heart, so I attraction to the followers to stay gents,” stated J. Šurbatović.
2024-06-21 16:51:31