August 28, 2020 – After the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) expressed interest in bringing the Croatia national team back to Split, City of Split has agreed to discuss hosting the national team of Portugal on November 17 at Poljud.
Slobodna Dalmacija reports that following the example of last year’s model and the sellout match between Croatia and Hungary, HNS is looking to bring the Croatia national team back to Split.
On Thursday, the mayor of Split, Andro Krstulovic Opara, responded to the urgency sent by the executive director Marijan Kustic on behalf of HNS, asking for an answer by noon on Thursday.
Kustic received an answer:
“The City of Split accepts your initiative to hold a meeting to discuss the possible organization of the Croatia – Portugal match on November 17, 2020, in Split at Poljud Stadium, in the presence of spectators,” responded Opara.
Recall, UEFA announced its intention to return spectators to stadiums by September 24, although not at full capacity. Nevertheless, it would be a step towards normalization.
If all goes to plan, Cristiano Ronaldo’s national team, which is still the current European champion, will come to Split in the last round of Group 3 as part of the A-League of this UEFA competition. Apart from Croatia and Portugal, Sweden and France are also in that group.
The famous Hajduk stadium would thus host the Croatia national team for the 14th time. However, just like last year, Hajduk should not participate in the organization of the match, as HNS has yet to meet the club’s demands.
Croatia kicks off their Nations League campaign on September 5 in Porto against Portugal. Three days later, they will play in St. Denis against France. The first home game in this competition will be played on October 11 against Sweden, which should, for now, be played at Maksimir.
Three days later, France should play at the same stadium, and before the potential spectacle at Poljud, Dalic’s team will visit Sweden. That match will be played on November 14, three days before Croatia meets Portugal.
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