The situation in Serbian water polo has been a major topic of public discussion in recent weeks. Eleven Serbian water polo players have stated they will not play for the national team as long as Slobodan Soro remains at the helm of the Serbian Water Polo Federation.

Legendary water polo player Filip Filipović offered his commentary on the current situation during the TV show "Miljanov korner." He emphasized that this crisis is far from ideal but believes the sport has the capacity to overcome it. "If any sport can overcome a situation because of the cult it has built over decades, it's water polo. It's not just about us; it's a legacy that transcends generations. If anyone can surpass this crisis, it's us," he said.

Filipović expressed that the problem in Serbian water polo is not a new one. "The crisis isn't new; it has been festering for years. We need to come together and develop a broader strategy that transcends club interests. The failure of clubs isn't the failure of the sport. For instance, Radnički had a stellar team that won in Marseille and then lost. Novi Beograd has been playing superb water polo for years, which is a different style, played with passion. Players cannot remain immune to the events happening around them, signaling that something is seriously wrong. We need to sit down and find a solution, a broader strategy, to overcome this crisis."

He also reflected on his career, noting how the clubs he played for shaped his future. "Italy definitively shaped me as an athlete and a person. The phrase 'dolce vita' has significant meaning and explains a lot. I enjoyed my time there and grew through the people I met. I interacted with older players, embraced the culture, and thrived. The saying 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' applies. I was in Genoa, but I wasn't a Genoese. It helped me immensely."

Returning to Serbia, Filipović played a crucial role in boosting Radnički's performance. "My brief return to Serbia and Kragujevac helped us open a water polo center. I felt a lot of pressure to make decisions on every game. Radnički didn't become a powerhouse overnight, but it was built from the players we had available in August. We fought hard, and the players' mentality helped me become a leader both in and out of the water. We had coaches like Deki Udovičić, Dejan Jović, and Uroš Stevanović."

He led Radnički to the final of the Champions League before moving to Hungary. "We made it to the final of the Champions League in its second year. While we didn't win, we were not far off. In Solnok, I wasn't...