Prelić denies assaulting coach Jovanović, calls attack 'invented'

Djordje Prelić has vehemently denied accusations that he physically assaulted FK Teleoptik coach Marko Jovanović, asserting that the claims are false and the attack was invented. Jovanović had previously stated that Prelić was one of three individuals who attacked him, resulting in his visit to the Urgent Care Center. Jovanović also noted Prelić's prior conviction in the 2009 case of French fan Brice Taton's murder.

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Let him show and present who attacked him and how, let him provide a medical report of the alleged injuries and provide the media with footage of the invented attack.

In response, Prelić challenged Jovanović to provide evidence, including medical reports and video footage of the alleged assault. He claims that Jovanović behaved aggressively towards him and another individual, Aleksandar Vuković, and made threats. Prelić stated he has no involvement in any physical attack and that material evidence is required for any accusation.

Prelić further expressed confusion over Jovanović's behavior, citing their previously cordial relationship and regular communication, including holiday greetings and mutual support. He provided screenshots of alleged conversations to support his claim of a good relationship. Prelić also criticized those whose interests Jovanović allegedly represents, calling his actions "wrong, cowardly, and inhuman." He announced that his legal team would respond to the media's false reports.

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I have nothing to do with any physical attack, and there must be material evidence for everything.

Additionally, Prelić addressed a statement from "Grobari" (Partizan fans), referring to them as paid supporters of Ostoja Mijailović, resellers of season tickets, and resellers of free tickets. He declared that "Alkatrazi and Vandal boys will always remain idols and an unsolvable enigma to all these losers and sprinters with a million fan defeats." He concluded with "Long live Partizan and mother Serbia."

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Jovanović behaved aggressively towards me and that guy (Vuković) and threatened us.

The Third Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has reportedly ordered interviews with all witnesses and the seizure of video devices from the scene. Jovanović had previously stated he did not know the exact reason for the attack, recounting that Prelić demanded Partizan jerseys and became angry when Jovanović, preoccupied with his sister's illness, could not immediately fulfill the request.

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What Marko Jovanović is doing is wrong, cowardly, and inhuman.