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Danas learns: Dejan Stanković supports Uroš Stevanović and water polo players who withdrew from the Serbian national team
FK Crvena zvezda coach Dejan Stanković has offered support to former Serbia national water polo team coach Uroš Stevanović and the national team players who have decided not to play for the national team while Slobodan Soro is the president of the Serbian Water Polo Federation.
TL;DR
- FK Crvena zvezda coach Dejan Stanković visited Uroš Stevanović, former Serbia national water polo team coach, to offer support.
- Stevanović and 11 out of 15 players have withdrawn from the national team due to dissatisfaction with Slobodan Soro, the new president of the Serbian Water Polo Federation.
- The players stated that Soro's comments devalued their achievements, calling them mere 'inspiration' rather than the result of hard work and sacrifice.
- They also cited past negative experiences and alleged unsportsmanlike conduct from Soro and his associates at VK Novi Beograd.
- The players are demanding a president who will defend their interests and value their accomplishments.
- Many prominent athletes from various sports have expressed support for the water polo players' decision.
- Stanković, who recently won a domestic double with Crvena zvezda, is rumored to be a target for Greek club Panathinaikos.