UEFA's Euro 2024 tournament has been marred by controversy, with Serbia threatening to pull out of the competition after booing its players during a match against Croatia. The incident has heightened tensions between the two Balkan countries and raised concerns about fan behavior at the tournament.

Chants that included the phrase "Kill the Serbs" were reportedly heard during Serbia's 2-0 defeat by Croatia on June 19. The Football Association of Serbia (FSB) has filed an official complaint with UEFA, demanding tough measures against Croatia and its fans. .

The president of the FSS, Slavisa Kokeza, said that Serbia will consider withdrawing from Euro 2024 if UEFA's response is deemed insufficient. He also called for the match to be replayed without spectators.

UEFA condemned the chants as "disgusting" and promised to launch an investigation. However, the organization has not yet announced any specific sanctions against Croatia or its fans.

The incident reignited historic tensions between Serbia and Croatia, which were once part of the same country. The two countries fought a bloody war in the 1990s, and the scars of this conflict are still fresh in the memories of many people.

The chanting incident also raised concerns about the effectiveness of UEFA's measures to combat fan violence and discrimination. The organization has been criticized for its handling of similar incidents in the past.

The potential exit of the Serbian national team from Euro-2024 will be a serious blow to the tournament. Serbia are one of the favorites to win the competition and their absence will significantly weaken the field.

However, the position of the FSS is clear. Serbian players and fans have suffered unacceptable abuse and deserve to feel safe and respected at a major sporting event.

UEFA must take decisive action to address this issue and send a clear message that this behavior is unacceptable. The organization must also work with the authorities in Serbia and Croatia to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of all fans and players.

The Euro 2024 tournament was supposed to be a celebration of football, but it was overshadowed by this ugly incident. It is UEFA's responsibility to ensure that the remainder of the tournament is peaceful and without further controversy.