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The Croatian team’s favorite singer is a fascist salute away from the mainstream

Fans across two continents belted out Marko Perković Thompson’s “Lijepa Li Si” this summer — a song that salutes a WWII puppet state convicted of war crimes.

Published July 2, 2026, 8:45 PM

Updated July 2, 2026, 9:23 PM2.3K

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The Croatian team’s favorite singer is a fascist salute away from the mainstream

Fans across two continents belted out Marko Perković Thompson’s “Lijepa Li Si” this summer — a song that salutes a WWII puppet state convicted of war crimes.

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The Croatian team’s favorite singer is a fascist salute away from the mainstream

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