During a recent football match between Hajduk and Slaven Belupo in the SuperSport HNL, fans of Hajduk, known as Torcida, engaged in offensive chants that included threatening language directed towards Serbs. This occurred in the second half of the match, where they shouted phrases like 'For the Home Ready' and 'Kill the Serb'. This behavior is consistent with previous tensions between the fan groups, particularly aimed at their rivals, the Delije from Belgrade.

The context of these chants is rooted in a broader history of animosity and conflict between these fan groups, particularly following a recent incident where Torcida fans clashed with Delije supporters near Tuzla airport. This clash involved a significant number of individuals and escalated to violence, which resulted in injuries to some supporters from the Belgrade club. The ongoing rivalry appears to perpetuate a cycle of threats and hostility that has historical significance.

This incident raises questions about the culture of football fandom in the region, particularly around issues of nationalism and ethnic identity. The provocative nature of the chants not only exacerbates tensions between these fan groups but can also have implications for broader social relations between Croats and Serbs, reinforcing divisions that are often rooted in historical conflicts. It highlights the need for measures to address such behaviors in sports to prevent further escalations.