# Croatian fans arrested for anti-Semitic slurs

> Croatian fans arrested after anti-Semitic rally disrupted Ajax match.
- Title: Croatian fans arrested for anti-Semitic slurs · Sportstar
- Summary: Croatian fans arrested after anti-Semitic rally disrupted Ajax match. Croatian fans arrested for anti-Semitic slurs during Ajax match, damaging Croatia's…
- Keywords: hnk hajduk split, ajax, croatia, racism, anti-semitic slurs, uefa conference league, sports, Croatian, fans, arrested, anti-Semitic, slurs
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/hnk-hajduk-split-fans-arrested-croatia-racism-ajax-anti-semitic-slurs/article71593866.ece
- Author: AP
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:06:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hnk hajduk split, ajax, croatia, racism, anti-semitic slurs, uefa conference league, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Croatian fans arrested for anti-Semitic slurs during Ajax match, damaging Croatia's football image.