Croatian police have arrested a number of Hajduk Split supporters over antisemitic chants and praise for Nazi leader Adolf Hitler before the club’s UEFA Conference League match against Ajax. The incident took place during a procession through Split ahead of the game on Thursday, October 15 and police have said the investigation remains ongoing, with more people being identified from available footage. Hajduk Split fans face action over antisemitic chants Thousands of supporters from Hajduk’s Torcida fan group marched through the city before the game, shouting antisemitic slogans and chanting in praise of Hitler. The procession included a car carrying a mock coffin bearing Ajax’s name, with the Dutch club having a longstanding association with Amsterdam’s Jewish community. Police have now arrested at least 12 fans on suspicion of inciting violence and hatred. The incident drew widespread condemnation from Croatian political leaders and officials, with the Croatian government saying: “We strongly condemn the unacceptable chants glorifying the Nazi regime that were recorded among a portion of fans before today’s match in Split.
via footballgroundguide: Hajduk Split fans under police investigation for ‘glorified Nazi chants’ before Ajax Conference League match
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