Hajduk Split Supporters Arrested for Anti-Semitic Chants and Clashes
Summary
Twelve Hajduk Split supporters have been arrested after anti-Semitic chants, Nazi salutes and clashes with police disrupted the UEFA Conference League match against Ajax in Split, Croatia. Croatian leaders, the football federation and the Israeli embassy condemned the incident, while Hajduk apologized and faces possible UEFA sanctions.
Key Points
- Twelve Hajduk Split supporters were arrested after anti-Semitic chants, violence and disruption before and during the match against Ajax in Split.
- The crowd chanted slogans against the Jewish community and in support of Adolf Hitler, and displayed a fake hearse with Ajax’s name on it.
- Croatian President Zoran Milanović and the government strongly condemned the incident and called for strict action.
- Hajduk Split apologized and could face UEFA disciplinary action after the match, which it won 2-1.
