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AFP file photo. Protesters have in recent years gathered in support of stripping the name of late Yugoslav communist leader Josip Broz Tito from a prominent square in Croatia’s capital
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A fight breaks out during the Euro 2016 group D match between Czech Republic and Croatia. AFP / Jean-Philippe Ksiazek
Croatia Gets Suspended Ticket Ban
Croatia’s soccer federation has been handed a suspended ban from selling tickets to ruffians and given a 100,000 euros ($113,190) fine after their team’s supporters caused quite the crowd turmoil at Euro 2016, UEFA said on Monday. The Croatian federation...Caption:
President of the Court Judge Peter Tomka (C) during the verdict on genocide claims brought up by Croatia against Serbia, at the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague, The Netherlands, on February 3, 2015. (EPA/Robin Van Lonkhuijsen)
UN Court: Serbia and Croatia did not commit genocide in 1990s
The Hague, Netherlands, AP—The United Nations’ top court ruled Tuesday that Serbia and Croatia did not commit genocide against each other’s people during the bloody 1990s wars sparked by the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. The ruling could help put to...Caption:
Brazil’s Neymar celebrates his goal against Croatia during their 2014 World Cup opening match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014. (Reuters/Damir Sagoli)
Neymar leads Brazil to 3–1 win over Croatia
Sao Paolo, Associated Press—Neymar showed why he is carrying Brazil’s hopes at the World Cup, scoring twice on Thursday to help the underwhelming hosts escape a disappointing start to the tournament. With Brazil struggling and down a goal against a spirited...Caption:
A man rides a bicycle through flooded streets of Svilajnac, 120 kilometers south of Belgrade, on May 20, 2014. (AFP PHOTO / SASA DJORDJEVIC)