Disgusting.
Croatia could be in serious trouble after a swastika was marked into the turf at the Stadion Poljud in Split for tonight’s clash with Italy.
It’s believed that Italy made a complaint after the game when the image was spotted on TV coverage of the match held at the empty stadium.
Tonight’s match was held behind closed doors after the Croatain FA were handed a sanction for racist chanting by Croatian fans against Norway in March.
After tonight’s incident they are likely to face even more serious sanctions.
Una svastica sul prato dello stadio Poljud…#CroaziaItalia pic.twitter.com/7FHoSTyG8D
— Massimiliano Nerozzi (@MaxNerozzi) June 12, 2015
Croatia could be punished for a swastika seen on the pitch in their Euro qualifier vs. Italy. http://t.co/fib4eeElSS pic.twitter.com/M30jcTl7Wz
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 12, 2015
When the problem was spotted officials tried to cover it up at half-time
E ora addetti al campo stanno cancellando la svastica…#CroaziaItalia pic.twitter.com/OAhoJz945X
— Massimiliano Nerozzi (@MaxNerozzi) June 12, 2015
The game ended 1-1.
Afterwards Italian football officials confirmed they will be lodging a complaint
#Croatia FA President Davor Suker “angry” at a swastika on the pitch against #Italy http://t.co/S4pEYIIgOo #CROITA #CroatiaItaly #UEFA
— Football Italia (@footballitalia) June 12, 2015
UPDATE: ‘This is sabotage and a felony. We expect police to identify the perpetrators,’ said Tomislav Pacak, a Croatian Football Federation (HNS) spokesman.
‘This is a disgrace not just for the HNS but for the whole of Croatia.’
