sports
February 23, 2026
This is how Croats reacted because of Franjo Tuđman at Marakana: "Delije prepared an unprecedented trick for Grobari"
Football players of Crvena zvezda and Partizan played an interesting 178th eternal derby at Marakana, which eventually went to the red-and-whites, but the regional public is writing most about the banner dedicated to Franjo Tuđman, which appeared above the south stand of the 'Rajko Mitić' stadium during the first half.
TL;DR
- A banner dedicated to Franjo Tuđman was displayed during the 178th eternal derby.
- The banner, placed by Crvena zvezda fans, read 'Every true Grobar celebrates Franjo Tuđman'.
- Partizan fans reacted with anger, tearing up seats and setting them on fire.
- Croatian media outlets extensively covered the incident, noting the mention of the former Croatian president.
- Croatian portals described the banner as an 'unprecedented trick' and an 'allusion to historical taunting'.
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