In the European Championship Group D, Croatia played a draw of 2:2 with the Czech Republic, but these matches were more notable due to the behavior of Balkan football fans. At the end of the meeting, supporters began to throw flares and firecrackers onto the field, and referee Mark Clattenburg was forced to stop the match. "It is still unclear whether we will have to play against the Spaniards, perhaps the championship will end after this incident," Rakitic commented on the strictest UEFA punishment. "There are significantly more fans who love the national team and unfortunately they would not be able to see us playing. It's hard to say, but we are much happier to play away... Today was lucky that the referee decided not to interrupt the match," the guard poured bitterness.
