The Football Association of Serbia has written to the UEFA Secretary General following a chant reportedly heard at a European Championships – Euro 2024 – match between Croatia and Albania on Wednesday in Hamburg.
In the letter to
for sanctions, even if it means not continuing the competition,” Šurbatović said, according to RTS. On Thursday, Serbia played its second Group C match in Euro 2024 against Slovenia, drawing 1-1 to keep alive its chances of qualifying for Euro 2024’s knockout stages. Albania and Croatia drew 2-2 in their match Wednesday. Animosity between Croatian and Albanian fans towards Serbia stems from the 1990s and the Balkan conflicts and are generally seen as being ethnic and political grievances.
as well the Albanian and Croatian soccer federations for comment on the Football Association of Serbia’s letter. Since the beginning of the tournament last week, the Serbian and Albanian soccer associations have each been fined by said they have fined the Albanian Football Association for four incidents at their opening match versus Italy – lighting off fireworks, throwing objects, pitch invasion and “transmitting provocative messages not fit for a sports event.” In total, Albania was fined 37,375 euros for the incidents.
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