Nemanja Matic, a former Premier League star, has gone on an explosive tirade against Serbian soccer. The head of the soccer association, as well as the two most prominent teams in the nation, Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade, have also been targeted by his criticism. “Serbian football is sick, infected with viruses called Red […]

Belgrade (AFP) – An "Eternal Derby" tainted by ultranationalism: the recurring duel between Belgrade's Partizan and Red Star, which next takes place on Saturday, has become more about hooligans and police than sport. Nowadays a pretext for clashes between supporters of the rival teams, the event was for a long time a celebration of Yugoslav […]

Belgrade (AFP) – Partizan Belgrade on Monday "strongly condemned" racist abuse directed at their Brazilian star Everton Luiz, declaring the midfielder had "won the hearts of fans". The 28-year-old player was reduced to tears at the monkey chants he received from fans of local rivals Rad, local media reported. The match was stopped late on […]

Belgrade (AFP) – Partizan Belgrade on Monday "strongly condemned" racist abuse directed at its Brazilian star Everton Luiz, declaring the midfielder had "won the hearts of fans". The 28-year-old player was reduced to tears at the monkey chants he received from fans of local rivals Rad, local media reported. The match was stopped late on […]

Belgrade (AFP) – Partizan Belgrade's Brazilian star Everton Luiz left the field after a match Sunday in tears after suffering a welter of racial abuse from fans of local rivals Rad, B82 television reported. Luiz, 28, saw his every touch greeted with monkey noises, the TV said, adding that the match was halted late on […]