BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's president has pardoned former Red Star player Dragan Dzajic from charges that he illegally received millions from the sale of players. President Tomislav Nikolic gave no explanation for the move, which will end an ongoing trial against Dzajic. The president's office said Friday the decision formally will take effect in a few days. Dzajic and the club's two other ex-officials were charged with illegally receiving about $12.7 million from the sale of four former Red Star players to foreign clubs, including Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic. Dzajic on Wednesday succeeded Vladan Lukic as Red Star president. Lukic said he could no longer cope with a string of poor results and the debt of about $76 million.
Former Red Star player Dzajic granted amnesty
Nov. 16 9:22 AM EST
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People wait to buy tickets at Red Star stadium, in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Former player Dragan Dzajic was on Monday hired as temporary president of storied Serbian club Red Star Belgrade, which has faced bankruptcy after years of struggling on the pitch. Dzajic succeeds Vladan Lukic, who resigned Tuesday saying he could no longer cope with a string of poor results and the debt of about euro 60 million ($76 million). (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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