HNS condemns scandalous slogans ahead of Hajduk Split vs Ajax
The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has released a statement, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur, condemning the scandalous and unacceptable slogans chanted by Hajduk Split fans ahead of their Conference League match against Ajax. The HNS strongly condemns the spread of antisemitism and hate, and the glorification of Nazism, Ustashe, and the crimes that came from
Croatian Football Federation (HNS) statement on Hajduk Split and · 2026-10-16 13:26:42 · FCInside
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The HNS statement reads: "Such messages do not belong in Croatian football and should not have a place in Croatian society. It's about behaviour that completely contradicts the fundamental values of sport, mutual respect, tolerance, and unity. Moreover, it causes significant damage to the reputation of Croatian football and the Republic of Croatia, and in this case, also to HNK Hajduk."
The HNS has also condemned the use of fireworks in the Poljudstadion, which temporarily halted the match between Hajduk Split and Ajax. The federation has made it clear that an investigation has been launched to identify the perpetrators.