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Croatian leaders condemn pro-Nazi chants before Ajax football match

Published 2h ago · Latest report 17m ago · Match

Affects Croatia and Netherlands · Covered in 3 countries

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Croatian leaders condemned pro-Nazi chants by fans ahead of a football match in Split.

Croatian leaders and football officials strongly condemned offensive pro-Nazi chanting by supporters before a Europa League match in Split. The home club, Hajduk Split, issued a formal apology to European football authorities and the visiting Dutch team following the 2-1 victory.

The apologyHajduk Split expressed deep regret to UEFA and Ajax over the unacceptable fan behavior.
The match resultHajduk Split secured a 2-1 victory on the pitch despite the pre-match controversy.

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Incidents of extremist behavior and hate speech in European football face strict scrutiny from governing bodies like UEFA, which can impose heavy fines or stadium bans on offending clubs. Croatian authorities have faced ongoing challenges with far-right sympathizers at sporting events.

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2match goals scored by Hajduk Split

1match goals scored by Ajax

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Croatian leaders and football officials condemned pro-Nazi chants that occurred before the match between Hajduk Split and Ajax, prompting an apology from the home club.

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