JAKARTA - A strange incident occurred during the 2024 European Cup after a group stage match involving the Croatian team. German police are currently conducting an investigation after a Croatian fan, Lenard Barisic, was bitten by a woman in a fight over a jersey thrown by Croatian player Luka Ivanusec.

Pertikaian terjadi ketika Barisic berusaha menangkap jersey Ivanusec, yang dilempar pemain tersebut ke arah penonton setelah pertandingan Croatia melawan Italia.

Strange Incident

In the midst of chaos, a video showing Barisic with two bite marks on his back was widely circulated on social media, strengthening the peculiarities of the incident.

According to the Instagram account @volimhrvatsu, Barisic managed to catch the jersey, but was forcibly seized by three people. During the fight, a woman bit Barisic's shoulder, causing injuries.

In response to the incident and media coverage following it, Ivanusec immediately contacted Barisic, expressing his regret and offering other Croatian jerseys instead.

Ivanusec apologized for the unpleasant events after the match, hoping Barisic recovered quickly.

"Sorry for the situation after the match, I hope everything is fine," Ivanusec wrote to the Croatian supporter.

This incident highlights how emotional and intense fan support in major tournaments such as the European Championships is. Incidents like this not only tarnish the spirit of sportsmanship, but also show the importance of security and audience management in major events.

Meanwhile, Barisic accepted Ivanusec's apology and the new jersey in the hope that similar incidents would not happen again in the future.


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