Zvonimir Boban thanked thirteen Dinamo players, but the changes in the club go beyond the locker room. Coaches, analysts, and other staff members, including Tomislav Antolić, brother of Krešimir Antolić, a former club operative, have been dismissed or had their contracts not renewed. Dinamo established a company called Plavi Korner d.o.o. for restaurant services, where Antolić was initially director and later an employee; he is now among those whose contracts were terminated. Among those dismissed is Miljena Mamić, a long-time club employee who was accused by fans of manipulating membership signatures to influence the club assembly. Krešimir Antolić was a close associate of Zdravko Mamić but turned against him, leading to internal conflicts within the club. Mirko Barišić supported Antolić, marking the beginning of Mamić’s decline in club influence. Although a board member, Antolić abstained from voting due to conflict of interest.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning reports tend to emphasize the internal power struggles within Dinamo, highlighting the dismissals as part of a broader effort to reform the club and reduce the influence of controversial figures like Zdravko Mamić. They focus on the human aspect, such as the impact on employees and the fight against corruption and manipulation within the club.
Center: Center-leaning coverage presents the changes as a necessary organizational restructuring led by Zvonimir Boban to modernize Dinamo. It neutrally reports the dismissals and contract terminations, mentioning the background of key figures like the Antolić brothers and the historical context of the club’s management without strong bias.
Right: Right-leaning narratives may frame the dismissals as a justified purge of disloyal or problematic individuals who were aligned with the controversial Mamić era. They often stress the need to restore order and discipline in the club, portraying Boban’s actions as decisive leadership to protect the club’s legacy and future.
