In March 2007, when Montenegro national team started playing matches, Savićević raised even more controversy when in an unprecedented move, he banned "Dan" journalists from attending national team matches. In 2008, the "Dan" editor-in-chief Mladen Milutinović complained about the situation to various international bodies including the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The issue was even discussed at the AIPS congress in Milan during late April and early May 2009. Under pressure from AIPS, Savićević eventually relented and allowed the issuing of matchday accreditation for "Dan" journalists.