From EHF to the reception: How HRS avoided responsibility regarding Thompson?
The Croatian Handball Federation (HRS) faced scrutiny for not supporting its players' wishes concerning singer Marko Perković Thompson amidst their recent success at the European Championship.
Mirela Holy: Who is Plenković fooling?
Former Minister of Environment and Nature, Mirela Holy, expressed her astonishment at the Croatian Handball Federation's and national team's behavior regarding the greeting event, criticizing them for overshadowing their bronze medal achievement with the figure of Marko Perković Thompson.
Medved on ZDS, Thompson, and the welcome: The city gave them a red card and turned its back on the citizens
Croatian Minister Tomo Medved criticized the Zagreb city government for not supporting handball players and the Croatian Handball Federation, stating they were neglected in favor of political decisions.
Dijanović: The Phenomenon of Croatian Self-hatred
The European Handball Federation's decision to ban Marko Perković Thompson's song at Croatian national team matches raises deeper political and identity-related questions about the criteria for assessing national symbols and the external pressures leading to such bans.
Hajdaš Dončić: The government's reception is a civilizational defeat of the rule of law
SDP President Siniša Hajdaš Dončić criticized the government's organization of a welcome for the bronze medal winning handball team, stating it reflects a failure of the rule of law due to disputes with the handball federation over the invited performer.
Plenković: The team from Moramo, pardon Možemo, missed the entire football
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković expressed satisfaction with the government's decision to organize a welcome for the handball players after a lack of agreement between the City and the Croatian Handball Federation.
LIVE Plenković addresses
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the parliamentary majority, expressing enthusiasm for the reception of the handball team and confirming government support for the organization of the event after a lack of agreement between the City and the Croatian Handball Federation.
Conflict in the Open on the Welcome of Handball Players. 'Plenković is doing what Vučić is doing'
The welcoming of Croatia's handball team, who won bronze at the European Championship, sparked controversy due to the government's involvement after the Croatian Handball Federation withdrew its initial agreement with the city of Zagreb over artist performance issues.
Dalić: No one supported me when I did what Sigurdsson did. Everyone supported the foreigner
The Croatian national handball coach, Dalić, criticizes the lack of support he received compared to foreign coach Sigurdsson, who expressed frustration with the European Handball Federation's organization of the Euro championship.
Vori: Request to the Government and the City of Zagreb. Agree on Džomba's travel expenses
The government has decided to organize the welcome for the bronze medal handball players in collaboration with the Croatian Handball Federation, while Zagreb's spokesperson emphasizes the need for the city's consent for public area use, which has not been obtained.
Look at the Square now. HDZ Minister: It's almost full
The Croatian Minister Tonči Glavina announced that Ban Jelačić Square is nearly full ahead of the reception for the bronze medal-winning handball team organized by the government and the Croatian Handball Federation.
Plenković: Croatia chose democracy and freedom in the 90s, not totalitarianism, censorship, and divisions
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković commented on the cancellation of the reception for the handball players, stating that the government would take over the organization due to disagreements between the City of Zagreb and the Croatian Handball Federation.
Grmoja: It's like organizing someone's birthday party, but you choose the music and guests
Nikola Grmoja criticized the division in society surrounding the organization of the welcome for the Croatian handball team, which is being orchestrated by the government and the Handball Federation after Zagreb failed to reach an agreement with the organizers.
Plenković: I suggest Tomašević to have some tea to calm down
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the cancellation of the expected welcome for the Croatian handball team due to a disagreement between the City of Zagreb and the Croatian Handball Federation.
Sigurdsson at the Government: This is a great honor. I'm usually surrounded by stinkers in the locker room
Croatian handball players and the delegation from the Croatian Handball Federation were received by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković after winning a bronze medal at the European Championship, highlighting the strength of Croatian collective sports.
A stage is being set up in Zagreb for the reception of the handball players
A stage is being constructed in Zagreb's Ban Jelačić Square for the reception of the bronze medal-winning handball players, with the event organized in collaboration with the Croatian Handball Federation.
The Croatian Handball Federation thanked the Government for the reception
The Croatian Handball Federation expressed gratitude to the Croatian Government for the reception of the handball players at Ban Jelačić Square, emphasizing the desire for a celebration that unites sports without political divisions.
Plenković to the Handball Players: You Deserve a Grand Welcome
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković hosted the Croatian handball players and the delegation from the Croatian Handball Federation to celebrate their bronze medal win at the European Championship, praising their achievements and the strength of Croatian team sports.
Croatian Handball Federation: Do not involve us in politics
The Croatian Handball Federation urged for a stop to political involvement after the government took over the organization of a welcome event for the handball team.
Croatian Handball Federation: We want a celebration, do not involve us in politics through our successes!
The Croatian government has confirmed that a welcome celebration for the bronze-winning handball team will take place at Zagreb's Ban Jelačić Square despite earlier cancellations due to political concerns.
Handball players published a photo of the empty square with Thompson's songs: How much longer, Zagreb?
The festive welcome for the Croatian handball team, which won a bronze medal at the European Championship, was canceled, prompting players to react on social media after the Croatian Handball Federation confirmed a lack of agreement with the City of Zagreb due to the ban on musician Marko Perković Thompson by Mayor Tomislav Tomašević.
Most attacks Tomašević, Plenković, handball federation due to canceled reception
The political party Most has criticized the Zagreb mayor Tomislav Tomašević and Prime Minister Andrej Plenković over the cancellation of a reception for Croatian handball players who won a bronze medal, calling it unacceptable and an infringement on the athletes' achievements.
Over 150,000 readers voted whether Thompson should perform at the celebration. Here are the results
The celebration for the Croatian handball team's arrival in Zagreb has been canceled by the Croatian Handball Federation due to disagreements over the performance of singer Marko Perković Thompson, which the City of Zagreb has refused.
EHF shares Mandić's miraculous save: "Can a penalty save be this great?"
The European Handball Federation (EHF) shared an extraordinary save by Croatian goalkeeper Matej Mandrić during his time with RK Zagreb, highlighting a spectacular penalty save against Nantes.