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Mostar Derby

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The Mostar Derby is the football rivalry between Velež Mostar and Zrinjski Mostar, the two major clubs based in the Herzegovinian city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Velež has historically drawn support primarily from the Bosniak community, while Zrinjski has been associated with the Croat community, giving the fixture an ethnic and political dimension that intensified after the Bosnian War. The clubs play at stadiums on opposite banks of the Neretva River.

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Which two teams compete in the Mostar Derby?

The Mostar Derby is contested between Velež Mostar and Zrinjski Mostar, the two premier football clubs in the city. It is widely considered one of the most intense and passionate rivalries in Bosnian football.

Why is the Mostar Derby so politically and socially charged?

The rivalry is heavily influenced by the city's demographic divide, with Velež Mostar traditionally supported by the Bosniak population on the east side. Conversely, Zrinjski Mostar is predominantly backed by the Croat community on the west side of the Neretva River.

Where is the Mostar Derby played?

The matches take place in the city of Mostar, located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Velež plays their home games at the Bijeli Brijeg Stadium, while Zrinjski hosts matches at the Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom.

When did the modern Mostar Derby officially resume?

While both clubs have deep historical roots, the modern derby resumed in the early 2000s following the end of the Bosnian War. Since the establishment of the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the fixtures have been hotly contested.

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