The Telegraf newspaper reported that throughout the journey at EURO 2024, Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic repeatedly emphasized that no incident had occurred in Germany. However, it was not until the Serbian team was eliminated after finishing bottom of Group C with only 2 points that everything became clear.
Surprisingly, the person who caused the incident was their number 1 goalkeeper Milinkovic Savic. He went to the bar when coach Dragan Stojkovic gave the players a day off before the "decisive match" with the Danish team.
The incident happened right before the decisive match between Serbia (white shirt) and Denmark.
“Serbian goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic Savic came to Munich on a day off. He went to a bar where many Serbs live. In addition, the neighborhood is where musicians from Serbia come and perform. When we found out, a Serbian fan asked him, ‘What are you doing here? You should be with your teammates and training. Why are you drinking?’ and Vanji probably didn’t like that. The goalkeeper cursed at the fan, walked towards him and punched him in the face! The bar’s security soon intervened, and the bar owner eventually got involved,” the Telegraf reported.
Immediately after the information was released, the Telegraf contacted the bar owner. This person confirmed the above incident was correct and asked to remain anonymous. The bar owner recounted: “Vanja came to our bar. However, the security at the entrance did not recognize him and did not want to let him in because he was wearing the national team shorts. Vanja was now angry and wanted to fight with the security forces. I quickly intervened, grabbed his hand and told him to come in with me, but he refused.
Then Vanja punched a fan. I didn’t hear the sound of throwing things or cursing. But luckily everything was resolved.”
Goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic Savic (black shirt) is famous for his strong personality and willingness to respond to opposing players.
Vanja Milinkovic Savic (left) had to sit on the bench in the match against Denmark.
After the incident, Vanja Milinkovic Savic was detained for a few hours and then returned to the hotel. In the match against Denmark the next day, Vanja Milinkovic Savic was on the bench, the Serbian team also drew 0-0 and was eliminated.
Criticism now began to be directed at coach Dragan Stojkovic for lying throughout the tournament. Realizing that he could no longer cover it up, after the plane landed at Belgrade airport (Serbia), coach Dragan Stojkovic admitted: "It was a real scandal when my players were drunk in bars in Munich and Augsburg. In addition, they also fought during training. I was really helpless because everything was out of control."
Coach Dragan Stojkovic admits to lying throughout EURO 2024
Serbian media also added that after being eliminated from EURO 2024, coach Dragan Stojkovic is likely to be fired by the country's Football Federation. Considered a "dark horse" at EURO 2024 and possessing stars such as Mitrovic, Dusan Tadic, Dusan Vlahovic, the Serbian team's playing style is monotonous and lacks cohesion. It is expected that in the next few days, an official announcement will be made.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thu-mon-serbia-nhau-o-quan-bar-dam-thang-mat-cdv-hlv-bao-che-giau-nhem-su-co-185240628150227677.htm
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