Slobodan Nikić

BUDAPEST - The Serbia men's national water polo team has failed to reach the final of the World Championships in Budapest after losing 12-11 (1-1, 4-4, 4-4, 3-2) to Croatia late Thursday.

As a result, Serbia will not be defending their world champions title in the final and will instead face Greece in Saturday's bronze medal game.

Tanjug file photo, Z. Zestic

Serbia crowned European water polo champion

BUDAPEST -- The Serbian men's national water polo team won the gold medal at the 31st European Championship by beating hosts Hungary 12-7 in Budapest late on Sunday.

It is the third European gold medal for Serbia, after triumphing in Belgrade in 2006 and in Eidnhoven in 2012.