Croatian fans arrested for anti-Semitic slurs
Croatian fans arrested after anti-Semitic rally disrupted Ajax match.
In brief
Croatian fans arrested after anti-Semitic rally disrupted Ajax match. Croatian fans arrested for anti-Semitic slurs during Ajax match, damaging Croatia's football image. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Croatian fans arrested
Croatian fans arrested after anti-Semitic protests before match against Ajax.
Anti-Semitic rally
Fans shouted insults against Jews and chanted in praise of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
Match disruption
Fans forced 12-minute interruption by throwing flares and objects onto field.
Arrests made
Police arrested 12 fans on charges of inciting violence and hatred.
Government reaction
President Zoran Milanovic demanded punishment for anti-Nazi behavior.
Club statement
Hajduk Split apologized for fan behavior but said it reflected only some fans.
The takeaway
Croatian fans arrested for anti-Semitic slurs during Ajax match, damaging Croatia's football image.
