Vučić and Football
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, despite his political duties, shows a strong passion for football. In public statements he frequently compares the Serbian and Croatian teams, claiming that Serbia will never reach the level of Croatia.
1991 Incident at Maksimir
Vučić mentioned the incident on 13 May 1991 at Maksimir, when a Serbian hooligan, led by Željko Ražnjatović, began destroying the stands. Dinamo captain Zvonimir Boban defended the fans, later receiving a nine‑month ban.
Croatia’s Achievements
The article notes that Croatia reached the World Cup semi‑finals in 1998 and 2018, and that it reached the 2018 final. It also mentions Croatia’s silver medal at Russia and bronze at France.
Vučić’s Criticism
Vučić states that Serbian football suffers from discipline and club issues, and that the Serbian national team cannot compare to Croatia’s. He stresses that Serbia can be the first in growth, but also in football.
