Jude inscribed his jersey with the numbers "88". - Scandal Involving Nazi Links with a Czech National Soccer Player
The slur on the fan's jersey seems to be a jab at Slavia Prague enemies. The numeral "88" carries a deep-seated meaning for German and Czech neo-Nazi groups, representing "Heil Hitler" because 'H' occurs eighth in the German alphabet.
A photo emerged of Krejci authorizing the jersey during Mlada Boleslav's championship celebration prior to boarding the team bus. It was posted on X (originally Twitter) a day after the event.
Half-baked statement
Ondřej Kasík, speaking on behalf of the player, offered an apology on X saying, on Krejci's behalf, "We always try to spend time with fans after away games, letting them take pictures and get autographs." He admitted Krejci hadn't thought anything like this would happen.
![Sparta Prague's defender, Krejci, holds the captain title and represents the Czech Republic in international matches. Defender Krejci is captain of Sparta Prague and a Czech Republic international](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/21/280729/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/defender-krejci-is-captain-of-sparta-prague-and-a-czech-republic-international.webp)
In the image, it looks like Krejci isn't attempting to miss the offensive remark.
Kasík's statement, previously discussed with Krejci, continues, "However, I'm not defending that I'm responsible for what I sign or do. I should monitor these actions and distance myself from any racist views."
Several Sparta Prague supporters have faced allegations of having connections with the far-right martial arts community.
![In the match between BFC Dynamo and Energie Cottbus, rioters mocked the authorities.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/21/280727/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/bfc-dynamo-vs-energie-cottbus-rioters-laugh-at-the-police.webp)
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Source: symclub.org