Imagine this: exactly ten years ago, Serbian football did something many could only dream of. At the World Youth Championship in New Zealand, our youth team won the world champion title! Yes, you read that right – Serbia froze Brazil and ignited the whole nation with Nemanja Maksimović’s goal, a moment forever etched in golden letters in Serbian football history.
Branko Radujko, the General Secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, beams with pride talking about this historic success. “It’s not just a win, it’s a symbol of a generation that never gives up,” he says. And it’s not just about one goal or one match – it’s about talent meeting hard work, about team spirit stronger than any individual, about love for the badge, the flag, and the country.
Remember how Serbia celebrated? Tears of joy, emotions flooding the entire nation, and hope that this generation would be a role model for the future. Radujko thanks the then-coach Veljko Paunović and his staff, as well as all the players who were part of that magical team. “Looking at where these guys are today and how much they’ve progressed, we feel pride and gratitude,” he adds.
But it’s not just about the past. The Football Association plans to keep building a system that recognizes and develops talent, preserves sports values, and aims for new titles. A decade since winning the world title should remind us that Serbia has everything – players, knowledge, and heart – to conquer the world again.
So, dear readers, what do you think? Will Serbia shine again on the world stage? Or was it just a flash from the past? Share your thoughts, crack a football joke, or just enjoy the memory of golden moments. Football is a game, but for us, it’s much more – it’s pride, faith, and love. Long live Serbia, long live Serbian champions!
