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Serbs on Jovanović after the Nations League draw: "Black cat"

Published February 13, 2026, 14:24
Serbs on Jovanović after the Nations League draw: "Black cat"

The Serbian media strongly commented on the UEFA Nations League draw, where the Greek National Team will face Serbia, with Ivan Jovanović on the bench of Greece. Serbian media reports that Jovanović has a history of success against Serbian teams, having eliminated Red Star in 2008 and Partizan in 2009 with APOEL. "Mozzart Sport" describes Jovanović as one of the best Serbian coaches of the last decade, recognizing his successes in Cyprus with APOEL, including reaching the Champions League quarter-finals. It also points out the rise of talented players in the Greek National Team. The Serbian media call him a "black cat" for Serbian teams, due to previous eliminations. They state that Jovanović has proven his ability to win in difficult venues and that Serbia should take him seriously. This draw is particularly significant due to Jovanović's nationality and his history with Serbian teams, creating an interesting context for the two matches.