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Crvena zvezda wins 180th Eternal Derby amid Mladić funeral controversy

The 180th Eternal Derby between Crvena zvezda and Partizan concluded with a 2-1 victory for Crvena zvezda. Partizan took an early lead in the first minute through Že, but Crvena zvezda responded with goals from Bamba Dieng and a Mirko Ivanić penalty following a VAR review. The match was marked by a minute of silence for Ratko Mladić, a decision that sparked significant controversy.

Thousands attended the funeral of Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, which the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights described as a “skillfully prepared and synchronized performance” involving state and religious institutions. The event drew international condemnation, with the European Union criticizing the glorification of a convicted war criminal. The Srebrenica Memorial Center has also called for UEFA to consider suspending the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) after Crvena zvezda displayed imagery related to Mladić during the derby.

In the match, Macedonian player Matej Gaštarov played a pivotal role by drawing the penalty that led to the winning goal. While Crvena zvezda maintains its lead in the Serbian Superliga, the political fallout from the funeral and the derby's symbolic gestures continues to impact regional relations and sports governance.

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Albert Riera · Albert Rijera · Bamba Dieng · Belgrade · Crvena Zvezda · European Union · Helsinki Committee for Human Rights · Matej Gaštarov · Mirko Ivanič · Nenad Minakovic · Nikola Simic · Partizan

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Aj sad se pomerite [meridiansport.rs]
Elmaradt az elégtétel [magyarnemzet.hu]