The LEN Eurocup match between Kotor's Primorac and Dubrovnik's Jug is in jeopardy because the Kotor city pool is named after Zoran Džimi Gopčević, who was a guard at the Morinj camp during the Croatian War of Independence where Croatian prisoners were abused. Jug has publicly stated they refuse to play at the venue while Primorac insists that a neutral ground is not acceptable for them. This situation has escalated from a sports matchup into a politically sensitive issue, complicating what should be a straightforward athletic contest.

The city pool in Kotor was named after Gopčević in 2021, previously named after another prominent Montenegrin water polo player, Nikša Bućin. The renaming has drawn criticism from Croatian institutions, which deemed it a provocation and made it clear that Croatian clubs would not compete at a venue bearing Gopčević's name. A compromise was reached in the Regional League where Primorac played its home matches against Croatian teams in Budva, showcasing the ongoing tensions surrounding historical grievances between the nations.

This incident is indicative of the lingering resentment and political sensitivities tied to the events of the Croatian War of Independence, where figures like Gopčević are seen differently based on national narratives. The refusal of Jug to play at this venue raises questions about the intersection of sports and politics in the Balkans, where historical issues can overshadow current sporting events, challenging the spirit of competition and camaraderie that sport is supposed to foster.