Hajduk Split fans spark international outcry with antisemitic chants

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Hajduk Split fans, specifically members of the Torcida group, sparked international condemnation following antisemitic and Nazi-related chants during a march to Poljud stadium ahead of a UEFA Conference League match against Ajax Amsterdam. Witnesses and media reported chants including ‘Gazi Židove’ (Kill Jews), ‘Auschwitz’, and ‘Rise, Adolf’, alongside the use of a coffin inscribed with ‘Ajax’ during the procession.

Police in Split have launched a criminal investigation into the incidents, identifying multiple suspects for public incitement to violence and hatred. Authorities have made numerous arrests, including individuals for hate speech and others for possession of prohibited pyrotechnics. During the match itself, flares and pyrotechnics caused a 12-minute interruption.

Croatian President Zoran Milanović and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković both condemned the behavior, describing it as unacceptable. Hajduk Split issued an apology to both Ajax and UEFA for the conduct of their supporters. The incident has drawn significant criticism from international media and the Israeli Embassy in Zagreb, highlighting the severe impact of the extremist rhetoric on the club's reputation and the country's image.

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AFC Ajax · Ajax · Ajax Amsterdam · Anderlecht · Andrej Plenković · Christian-Petru Ciochirca · Croatian Government · Dinamo Zagreb · HNK Hajduk Split · Hajduk Split · Marin Šotiček · Poljud Stadium

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Referee Christian-Petru Ciochirca was praised for his performance during the match.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk secured a 2-1 victory against Ajax in the Conference League.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk Split issued an official apology to UEFA, Ajax, and the public regarding fan misconduct.
[● 2 SOURCES] The match between Hajduk and Ajax was interrupted for over 10 minutes due to flares and smoke.
[● 11 SOURCES] Hajduk Split defeated Ajax with a score of 2-1. banjaluka.net · sportklub.hr
[● 9 SOURCES] The match was interrupted for approximately 15 minutes due to flares and pyrotechnics. n1info.si
[● 2 SOURCES] The club stated they followed all UEFA regulations despite the incidents.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Referee Christian-Petru Ciochirca received positive feedback for his performance.
[● 12 SOURCES] The Croatian Government strongly condemned the chants celebrating the Nazi regime. naslovi.net · serbiantimes.info · dunav.at · n1info.ba
[● 33 SOURCES] Fans shouted antisemitic and Nazi slogans including ‘Auschwitz’ and ‘Gazi Židove’ during the march. hrvatska-danas.com · www.portalanalitika.me · n1info.si · naslovi.net · banjaluka.net · +17 more
[● 34 SOURCES] Hajduk defeated Ajax 2-1 in the Conference League group stage. n1info.si · banjaluka.net · sportklub.hr · etv.me · serbiantimes.info · +12 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Opposition parties demanded immediate police action and judicial prosecution of those responsible for the chants. dunav.at