# Extremist displays by football fans in Split > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extremist-displays-by-football-fans-in-split > Updated: 2026-10-23T14:44:50.000Z. Sources: 63. Developments: 4. Concerns have emerged regarding the rise of extremist ideologies among Croatian football supporters in Split. Observers noted that members of the Torcida fan group displayed gestures and chants associated with fascism and Nazism at the Poljud stadium and in the streets, suggesting a broader cultural climate of nationalist sentiment and historical revisionism. Following a march prior to a Hajduk vs. Ajax match on October 15, Croatian authorities launched a formal investigation into the use of Nazi slogans and antisemitic chants, including references to Adolf Hitler and Auschwitz. Witnesses and video footage reportedly captured chants such as ‘Arise, Adolf’ and insults directed at Anne Frank. As of October 21, police have identified 24 individuals suspected of public incitement to violence and hatred. While 14 individuals have been processed or detained, authorities are actively searching for seven remaining suspects. The incident has drawn condemnation from government officials and the Israeli embassy. In response, the Torcida group released a statement condemning the situation as a ‘national scandal’ and ‘media hysteria.’ On October 23, a member of the Torcida group was arrested in the Livno area of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) following an Interpol warrant issued by Zagreb. In a separate development, Rijeka Archbishop Mate Uzinić issued a strong condemnation of the group’s actions, stating that love for a club should not be demonstrated through hatred of others. He emphasized that while Nazi and Ustaše ideologies must be unequivocally condemned, the response should not devolve into ‘calls for lynching’ or the collective condemnation of all group members. ## Claims - Police filed criminal charges against 14 individuals for suspected incitement of violence and hatred. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The investigative judge in Split ordered investigative detention for 13 suspects. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Stipe Lekić, a former Torcida secretary, has been arrested. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Police announced they would file additional criminal charges against six more individuals. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Torcida fan group issued a statement calling the media coverage a 'national scandal' and 'media hysteria'. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Hajduk could seek compensation from fans if the club is fined by UEFA due to their behavior. (corroborated by 5 sources) - It is necessary to determine if the incidents were spontaneous or organized. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The number of detainees and reported persons does not guarantee a successful legal outcome without quality evidence. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Minister of the Interior stated that 11 of the 14 reported fans had previously been reported for 94 criminal offenses. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Clubs in Germany and England have used recourse lawsuits against fans responsible for damages. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Rijeka Archbishop condemns Torcida fans for Nazi and Ustaše chants Archbishop Mate Uzinić condemned Torcida fans for antisemitic and totalitarian chants in Split, while police arrested a suspect in Bosnia and Herzegovina linked to the incident. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torcida-supporter-arrested-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina ### 2026-10-22: Croatian police hunt suspects for Nazi and antisemitic chants Croatian police are searching for suspects following a Hajduk Split fan parade where participants chanted Nazi slogans and antisemitic insults during a match against Ajax. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/split-police-hunt-suspects-after-antisemitic-and-nazi-chants ### 2026-10-17: Split: Police arrest Torcida leaders after Nazi chants Police in Split have arrested several Torcida fans, including former secretary Stipe Lekić, following a march featuring Nazi and antisemitic chants before a Hajduk Split vs. Ajax match. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gordan-jandrokovi-condemns-torcida-fans-for-extremist-chants ### 2026-10-17: Croatia faces rising concerns over hate speech and extremism in Split Recent incidents of hate speech and extremism in Split have sparked debate over rising xenophobia in Croatia and the tendency to use sports as a form of social escapism from systemic issues. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-faces-scrutiny-over-extremist-displays-by-football-fans-in-split --- Cite as: Extremist displays by football fans in Split. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/extremist-displays-by-football-fans-in-split