After discussions and political bickering over the organization of the reception for the Croatian bronze medal-winning handball players, singer Mile Kekin spoke out and said that Prime Minister Andrej Plenković was right, writes Nova.rs.
The handball team's welcome party was initially cancelled because the City of Zagreb did not agree to the team's request to have Marko Perković Tompson perform. After that, the government took over the organization, which announced that it would accommodate the athletes' wishes, writes Dnevnik.hr.
In his welcoming remarks, Plenkovic also touched on singer Mile Kekin.
"Players are crying out for songs that motivate and lift them up. You know what our national teams usually do? They play Mile Kekin. And when they hear Mile Kekin, they fly around the field after that. I'm caricaturing, I'm trying to make a joke. I have the impression that the team from 'Moramo', sorry, from Mozome, missed 'the whole football'. They missed everything and they realized it," said Plenković.
Now Mile Kekin has also spoken out and said that Plenković is right.
"I never thought I would say that, but Prime Minister Plenković is right. I really don't have a song to motivate athletes and give heroic welcomes. That's why I decided to take his comment not as criticism, but as a challenge and write a real, genuine fan anthem," Kekin announced.
He also said that he is aware that it will never be a song to welcome the gold, silver and bronze medals.
"Those places are obviously reserved. That's why I humbly offer myself to all athletes who win fifth, sixth or seventh place in the competition. I won't go below that, for myself, but also for the athletes to whom someone malicious might wish: 'May Mile play for you at your reception,'" Kekin said and announced that he would release the fan video on Monday at noon.
"I hope it will appeal to all our people in the country and the diaspora."
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