On Sunday, September 6, during the Belgrade derby—a highly anticipated football match between Red Star Belgrade and their rivals, Partizan Belgrade—supporters of Red Star displayed a tifo in honor of Ratko Mladic, a former military leader in Serbia who was convicted of war crimes, including genocide, during the 1990s conflicts in the Balkans. Mladic, who was found guilty by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), passed away on August 27, 2023. The tifo, a large, choreographed display of banners or lights by fans, was a visible tribute to Mladic, despite his conviction for crimes against humanity. The display was captured in photographs and shared on Red Star Belgrade’s official social media accounts, drawing attention from both supporters and critics. While some fans may view Mladic as a national figure, others see him as a symbol of wartime atrocities. His conviction was a landmark moment in international justice, as he was the first high-ranking Serbian official to be sentenced for war crimes related to the Bosnian War and the Srebrenica massacre. The Belgrade derby is one of the most intense and popular matches in European football, often marked by passionate fan displays. The choice to honor Mladic, however, sparked debate about how sports teams and their supporters engage with historical and political figures. While the club did not publicly comment on the tifo, the incident has raised questions about the role of football in addressing historical memory and justice. Mladic’s legacy remains deeply divisive in Serbia. For some, he is seen as a hero who defended the country during a time of war, while for others, he represents the darkest chapter of the nation’s history. His death has prompted discussions about how Serbia should remember and reconcile with its past, especially in public spaces like football stadiums, where national identity is often expressed.