Modriča's tribute to Milan Jelić
Friday, October 19, 2007
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Premijer Liga leaders FK Modriča have renamed their stadium in honour of former Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina president Milan Jelić.
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Premijer Liga leaders FK Modriča have renamed their stadium in honour of former Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina president Milan Jelić, who died suddenly on 30 September at the age of 51.
'A sign of our gratitude'
The arena will now be known as the Milan Jelić Stadium, with Modriča general secretary Milorad Popović explaining: "The club has reached this decision in accordance with his family and as a sign of our gratitude for all the good things Milan Jelić did for football in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond." The newly-dubbed stadium will host Modriča's game against FK Željezničar on Saturday.