sports
March 3, 2026
Just that everything is according to the law
Last week, the 178th derby of the eternal rivals was played, and it went exactly as even those who follow football in Serbia superficially expected – Crvena zvezda won convincingly, and hooligans ran wild.
TL;DR
- The 178th derby saw Crvena zvezda win, but also featured widespread hooliganism and stadium damage.
- Estimated repair costs for the damage are around 200,000 euros, to be paid by Serbian taxpayers.
- Advanced surveillance technology exists within Serbian institutions, but its application in identifying stadium hooligans is questioned.
- The article contrasts the fan behavior at the derby with a UEFA Europa League match where strict regulations on pyrotechnics were observed.
- Existing laws against violence at sports events are mentioned, but their enforcement is implied to be ineffective.
- The article criticizes the leadership in Serbian football, citing individuals with past legal issues and a president with a history of fan leadership aspirations.
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