30.11.2025 18:05
The fans of the Serbian team Partizan gathered in front of the hall during the team training to protest the resignation of head coach Zeljko Obradovic.
The fans of the Serbian team Partizan gathered in front of the hall during the team training to protest the resignation of head coach Zeljko Obradovic.
FANS GATHERED IN FRONT OF THE HALL
According to reports in the Serbian press, many Partizan fans who want Obradovic to return to the team came together in front of the Belgrade Arena to protest the separation decision. Some fans trying to enter the hall caused a disturbance by overcoming police and security barriers. The fans, who chanted against club president Ostoja Mijailovic, demanded that someone from the management or coaching staff make a statement to them.
MARINKOVIC TRIED TO CALM THE FANS
Team captain Vanja Marinkovic had to go to the fans to speak in order to reduce the tension. Trying to calm the fans, Marinkovic stated, "You know whose side we are on. We are all here for this badge that we love more than anything. We talked to Obradovic. We tried and are still trying, but we don't have much influence on this matter. You might think we know more, but we don't. The most important thing is that we will continue to give our all on the court."
The fans, who argue that Obradovic's departure would mean "the end of Partizan," claimed that if the situation does not change, they will prevent the match against the German team Bayern Munich, scheduled to be held in Belgrade on Thursday, December 4th, from taking place. During the nearly two-hour tension, the training was canceled, and the basketball players and coaching staff left the hall.