Torcida Split is a

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supporters' group in

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with the branches in other countries, mostly, (but not exclusively) among Croat communities. Founded on 28 October 1950, Torcida is the oldest supporters group in Europe. The group as a whole traditionally maintains good relations with the french Magic Fans (Saint-Etienne), the Czech

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football club supporters, especially fan group

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, and has a long friendship with the portuguese fan group No Name Boys from Benfica.

History

The Torcida was founded in 1950 by a group of sailors from

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who had witnessed the passion of the crowd at the World Cup Final in Brazil. Hajduk Split supporters, Torcida, were formed on 28 October 1950 by a group of students in

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, namely Ante Dorić, Ante Ivanišević and Vjenceslav Žuvela. They took their name from the Brazilian fan group they idolized , which comes from the Portuguese 'torcer' which means 'to cheer on'. "Hajduk lives forever" is their slogan.

References

External links

Official Site
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