Yugoslavia

The Mostar Derby: A clash that opens old nationalist wounds

The Mostar Derby: A clash that opens old nationalist wounds

The Mostar Derby between Zrinjski and Velež symbolizes and reopens the ethnic and nationalist conflict within Bosnia and Herzegovina, long after the local war ended. Although the clubs enjoy differing fortunes, it is paramount to understand the tense history between them.

Bridging the Ethnic Divide in Kosovo: Will Football Bring the Change?

Bridging the Ethnic Divide in Kosovo: Will Football Bring the Change?

The young football nation of Kosovo is experiencing a significant amount of success, and might even qualify for Euro 2020. However, ethnic tension is still widely existent within the country and in football particularly. What measures are taken to change this situation, and can football provide a solution and lead to a better future?