I think that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because they find that soccer games are an easy way to organize their meetings. This has been going on for so long in the European culture that it is being passed down by each generation. I don’t think it’ll ever stop as it has become too popular among Europeans. This is bad for European soccer as it creates a negative image for other countries to see. While there is no official American counterpart, there are probably a lot of fans in America that do similar things at soccer games. `
Hooliganism will always be a part of sports as long as it's still played like a gladiator battle and they serve alcohol at the games. Sports fans try to live threw their teams. They act like they are apart of the team, that their actions impact the outcome of the game. Mix fanatical devotion to the team and alcohol you can get some disasters. If an opposing team does something that the fan base does not like they feel like it's their responsibility to get retribution, often on the fans of the other team. It can have an impact outside of sports too. People who they have never met before they automatically hate because of their fandom. Rivalries can make people dislike each other right of the bat. These traits are not exclusive to European Soccer. The sport it’s most prevalent in is American Football. Never has a game looked more like an actual gladiator death match then a football game played in Oakland. The raider fans have been know to come dressed in armor, war paint, and fake weapons. They have had a history of getting into fights with opposing fans and just a fanatical devotion to the team whether or not they perform on the field. They are the best example of this, but there are more examples of fans like this. Eagles fans have been know to not go down without a fight too. This extends to more than just the NFl in the US. Yankees Red Soxs games have been know to be violent, and college sports is a whole other conversation all together. College fans route for there team like it's a religion. The US is definitely giving the EU a run for their money when it comes to hooliganism.
I think it is such a big aspect in European countries because of the lack of support and respect for many of their militaries. Many people in these countries do not believe n democracy which can ultimately lead to them disrespecting authority. I think soccer also brings in so many fans that many of these fans have negative intentions. The violence aspect could be because of the poor economy that many people participate in these events out of frustration as well as needing the money.
Similarly at many NFL games there are rowdy fans, but usually not many have intentions of going to the games to get into trouble and cause problems. Many fans however in the Oakland area are known for being “tough” and never backing down from an opponent who talks a bit too much smack. Not long ago, a SF 49ers fan was hospitalized after being badly beaten and attacked by raider fans. I think in general sports can be very intense and many fans are willing to die for their teams. However, this is not an excuse for fans to commit crimes and fans should try and channel their emotions for good rather than participating in Hooliganism.
I think hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because hooliganism is almost a tradition that has been occurring before, during, and after games for so long that football games and hooligans go together. In addition, fans feel very connected to their teams and feel personally threatened by a loss. These intense emotions cause fans to act out in violent ways. Also fans seem to feed off of the energy from each other and this creates a mob mentality that only increases the emotion and violence. The cultural implications are evident in the growing use of coccaine and how it has stemmed from the use at games and societies willingness to accept this kind of behavior and violence. Hooliganism also gives soccer a bad reputation in that the two are associated with each other.
I think hooliganism is such a deeply rooted aspect of European soccer because of how old and how intense the rivalries between soccer clubs really are. In America usually the furthest a professional sports team fan will go is a verbal insult. But these soccer hooligans have a much deeper rooted obsession with taking down fans of other teams. They watch multiple generations of their family act crazy and fight others, so then they grow up wanting to do it. The cultural implications of this are as bad as they get. While the hooligans started with drinking, they have now moved to the illegal substance of cocaine. Some believe the key to cracking down on these hooligans is to kill their drug supply. While there is currently no counterpart in America to the modern hooligan, in a few generations, fans of American football may divulge into crazed and violent fans.
I believe that hooliganism is part of the European soccer game and remains prevalent today because it is tradition. Just as the article states the 15 and 16 year olds want to be just like their fathers and uncles. The cultural implications it has on soccer is that people thing its a brutal game and in Europe if your not part of one of these "gangs"then it is not the norm and it makes the game brutal and violent. As far as Europe goes the reputation proves to be gang related and ends up putting a lot of people in danger. When people are banned from stadiums and games then these hooligans will spread and cause mayhem close to the stadium or in local pubs and places where families are. The culture of the country becomes unsafe and it effects all aspects of life. These hooligans work together and stimulate the economy together, its like one big family who effects the country. In terms of relation to America I don't believe on a sports scale we have something similar. Fans are crazy for the NFL or NBA but they do not do cocaine, start riots, or have the cult mentality that these European soccer fans have, its vastly different. I believe that there are gangs in America just as violent and that is similar however there is no relation to sports and their aren't as many in our country as there is in Europe. Hooliganism has changed the game of soccer and will continue to change it.
I think hooliganism is a huge aspect in European soccer because it has been around for such a long time and continues to occur as generations continue. I think it stays a thing because soccer is very popular to these people and rivalries have been similar or the same for so long, that it is part of their lives to be in these so called gangs rooting and being hooligans for their teams. The implications this has on european culture is very bad. These "gangs" get very violent and put many people in danger, however, they don't stop doing it because it turns into something very big in their lives and there children grow up learning to also be like this. It is okay to be very proud and aggressive fans for the team who you are devoted to, but the extents that these people go to, leave a very poor reputation on many fans who don't all do this. Especially because the opening to this article categorizes them as, "They hunt in packs, fuelled by cocaine, hooked on violence and occasionally wielding chains." I don't believe there is something quite like this in America. There are possibly some sports fans, who are very aggressive and passionate about there team, but not as gang like or drug and violence related. Football is a more fan based sport than soccer in America, so I'm sure there is a possibility of similar things maybe happening with a small amount of certain NFL teams but not as prevalent and occurring at these gangs in Europe.
I think hooliganism is a major part of European soccer because soccer is such a major part of sports fans throughout the continent. In the US we have many different professional sports leagues like the NBA, MLS, MLB, NFL, and many more. In a country like Great Britain they really only have Premier League. These European sports fans take pride in supporting the team of the area they were born in and this pride leads to heated rivalries that have been going on for decades. Hooliganism culturally shows how Europeans tend to be a lot more proud of their individual counties within their countries compared to Americans who are less proud of the state they liv in and more proud of their country as a whole. However European Hooliganism can still be seen in America when it comes to small fights at sporting events like at Raiders games.
Hooliganism is a large part of soccer in Europe because of its popularity there. Unlike the US, where we have several popular major sports, in Europe it's pretty much just soccer. The fans get very attached to the team, which leads to very heightened tension between teams when they play. In the UK, you can hate someone without knowing anything about them besides their favorite Premier League team. This level of animosity, combined by the immense amount of alcohol available at sporting events, leads to violence between fans, and occasionally dangerous riots as we have seen in Eastern Europe. The closest we see to this here is small fistfights at football or hockey games, and large scale fan fights are very rare.
I think hooliganism is such a major part of European soccer because of how deeply rooted soccer is in there culture. Especially in England, soccer is the biggest sport and it really shapes the society. Because of this, soccer is so important to all the fans, and it can lead the fans to misbehave on game day. If the interactions between fans of opposite teams is friendly banter, it is great for the game and it intensifies each game. However, when these interactions become violent, there are implications. One implication is when it becomes dangerous for less passionate fans to attend games. Another implication is when the hooliganism is taken into the stands, and it affects the game. For example, a common issue with European soccer games is flares being throne onto the field. This is extremely dangerous for the players and can stop the game. Hooliganism has an American counterpart to a certain extent, but it is definitely not as bad as European hooliganism. There have been some instances when there have been fights outside the stadium before games, but these are nowhere near as frequent as they are in England.
I think hooliganism is a part of European soccer because it's been a huge part of European soccer for so long. The tradition of being a risk supporter for their local soccer team has gone on for generations. European soccer clubs have existed for so much longer and play a more prominent role in the community because over in Europe there a lot fewer popular sports than there are in the US. Also, Europeans do not usually move out of their hometowns after they grow up. They usually stay in the same towns and have lineage in that town that dates back centuries, so the pride Europeans feel for their towns and traditions are immense. Continuing their towns traditions is very important to them. This is where hooliganism behavior comes from. The pride they feel for their team results in fistfights and more when other people criticize or do harsh things to their teams. This reflects the prideful nature of Europeans. Hooliganism is not really a part of US culture because of our history. The US is a relatively new country and does not have traditions and towns with history that date back so long. Also people in the US do not usually have generations living in the same place for so long, so they do not feel as much pride in their towns and sports teams Europeans do.
Hooliganism is an aspect of the European soccer culture because they have evolved from the typical rowdy fan into extremism. Hooliganism has attached itself to soccer, and soccer is an extremely important part of the European social culture, so hooliganism is therefore a cultural implication of Europe. It reflects the racism and rowdiness of the European soccer fans, and how authority figures have looked the other way from this problem. This problem is very evident in current times, but many people feel it has faded away. The European soccer culture has been brought over to America and is clearly displayed in American culture.
I think that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because of the sport’s popularity. There are so many fans, and so many teams, and they enjoy drinking and fighting. Fans are extremely loyal to their teams, and when someone insults one of their favorite players, they get mad. Since soccer is by far the most popular sport throughout Europe, the fans put a large amount of energy into rooting for their favorite teams. Hooliganism reflects negatively upon the European soccer culture. In America, soccer is not as popular, so people do not get as riled up. However, even in children’s leagues, parents and coaches fight with other coaches and referees. People are extremely competitive in both America and Europe, but since soccer is more popular across the pond, hooliganism is definitely a bigger issue there. In Europe, there have been fights between fans of opposing teams for centuries, but as time has progressed, the nature of these fights has worsened. Hooliganism can definitely turn some people away from soccer in Europe, as they do not want to get in the middle of a brawl. Hooliganism is definitely a major negative side to European soccer.
I believe that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because soccer is taken so seriously there, it is almost like a religion. People want their teams to win, to destroy their opponent, so they can feel good about who their support is going to. When they feel good about that, that makes them feel more powerful and like they have made the right choice. Although hooliganism seems to exist for the opposite effect. Since people in Europe take soccer so seriously, when their team doesn’t win it causes problems. The next thing you know a bottle is smashed, causing a fight to break out, and maybe a riot from that. It’s like a domino effect. Everyone wants to win but not everyone can, then what? Violence seems to be the answer in most hooligans minds.
Hooliganism impacts the culture by having a negative effect on the game. Like I said earlier, soccer is like a religion in Europe, and hooliganism is the bad light shed on their religion. Most people want to have a good, fun time at the game, but can’t because of these people.
European hooliganism does have an American counterpart but not to the same degree that Europe has it. While people are arrested at sports games in the United States, they are arrested for starting smaller scaled fights and for being to aggressive/ negative towards the game and or others. I believe that the American counterpart is not as serious as the European problem because we are not as emotionally attached to the game. Once again, while we can be HUGE fans of the sport and watching it, we turn our passion into love rather than violence.
I think that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer culture because that's the way that it has always been. Fans go drinking and root for their team, and because soccer is such a big part of their lives, they get riled up and angry if they lose. I think that soccer is a sport that lots of people like to watch even not at a live game, so it allows fans to easily group together and act like hooligans. As the article mentioned, because of things like the Internet and social media, they are easily able to organize a place to watch the game. I think that this negatively reflects the European soccer culture because not all fans are like this, it is just the ones who act like hooligans and get in trouble that are reflected in the media. I think that there are crazy American fans, but I don't think that there is the same aspect of going to pubs and watching soccer in America.
Hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because it is such a huge part of the world's society due to the globalization of its importance. European soccer has a huge impact throughout the world because it unifies the world and is played everywhere. Hooliganism is the violent behaviors of the fans because fans are so dedicated to their country and they enjoy how it gives them a sense of nationalism. The more excitement with the sport causes the ripple effect of fans to become almost too into the games and their dedication to their country. The American counterpart is with Football because, almost with the same idea, fans have a dedication to their state and home that can cause fans to become too rowdy at a game. These actions of hooliganism is because of peer pressure and how people reciprocate what they see. Therefore the actions of taking drugs during games which is just an example for how extreme hooliganism has become.
I think Hooliganism is an aspect of european soccer because of how long these teams have been playing each other. Building up rivalries and relationships between clubs in europe. An impact of this is that there are lots of gangs and violence throughout the soccer world. There has been lots of violence between fans of rival teams with each other because of this severe competitive nature. America has the same hooligans but not really with soccer, as it isn't as popular here as in europe. Any sport will have extremely aggressive fans and that is gonna be a tough problem to solve without punishing innocent fans just wanting to watch a game.
I think that Hooliganism is clearly as result of the historic rivalries that exist throughout soccer in Europe. Unlike the United States, where multiple sports share the spotlight (football, basketball, baseball...etc), Europe's fans are interested in only soccer for the most part. This leads to the rivalries being even more intense. As a result of this, the fans are excessively passionate. This is what has caused the violence among fans in Europe. The reason that fans aren't as passionate in the United States is because they have multiple sports to cheer for. If the Red Sox lose, then Boston fans can just start following the Patriots. If the Patriots lose, they can just follow the Celtics. Europe lacks a diversity of sports, and that is what results in the European hooligans. -Jesse H
Hooliganism has been apart of soccer traditions for so many years that at this point, it's a tradition that will never end. Soccer is a major aspect of these europeans lives, and whether their team wins or loses, some react to the extreme. When combined with alcohol, it only exacerbates their reaction. Soccer in general as well as a club's fanbase helps unify fans and bring them together. When these fans are narrowed down into smaller groups, they can create a group known as hooligans. These hooligans reflect have cultural implications on Europe. When these Hooligans will always be seen with soccer, they will also always be seen with Europe. Hooliganism does not have an effect on the US. Not often you see major groups of people causing fights and ruckus in sports in the US. Yes, people get arrested for fights at sports games, but rarely are there group organized events against another team's fanbase. It's just not in the US tradition.
Hooliganism is a part of sports and will be for a very long time. It can be found at football games, basketball games and even tennis matches. Hooliganism is an unfortunate side effect of a rights of passage into the sports world through each generation and of alcohol abuse at certain games or matches. Rightfully earned soccer is the most popular sport in the world and Europe is one of the reasons why. Hooliganism is definitely a major part of European soccer in my opinion as well because it is the sport that people love to watch. This has lead to intense rivalries in these games because the fans are so invested. Soccer games in Europe bring in people by the thousands and all of them love to see their team win and when they lose or something goes wrong things can turn ugly. Hooliganism will never leave sports and especially not European soccer. The reason why it isn't like this in America because there are so many sports to follow that the games will never be like a European soccer match. The fans in America are too busy keeping up with other things whereas in Europe soccer is the only sport that really matters.
I think that hooliganism is a big part of European soccer and most sports in general, and will be a big part of them for a very long time. European soccer has a fanbase throughout the world, not just in Europe. This causes people all over the world to get excited for the team they are cheering for, and sometimes cause them get too riled up. If a popular European team loses, there is upset across the world, causing people to be angry and upset that their favorite team lost. Hooliganism definitely affects lots of Americans. Whether it be baseball, basketball, football, or European soccer, we tend to get very into our teams. On game night at a local sports bar one might see everyone with beers in their hands yelling at the TV, which may sound weird but is actually considered to be American tradition, even when not rooting for an American team. People around the world like to take pride in cheering for their teams, and I think it is a tradition that will never be broken.
Hooliganism will continue to be stick around sports due to the competive and faction factor of sports. Controlling the amount of alchohol at games certainly helps a little bit. But passionate fans really have a patriotic love for their team and some may go the extra mile to keep their pride and use violence on other teams. Obviously when it comes to sports, there's always going to be some trashtalking, which starts to build the bloodbath between two fanbases. If the two teams have bad blood between the players, then surely the fans will get even more heated. It doesn't have to get heated inside the stadium, the venue secondary to getting the most amount of hooliganism is bars. Bars nearby the stadium can be the sport's team stronghold for all fans where it can truly be unified experience. Bars with a mix of other fans at bar watching the same game going against each other can really cause outrage, depending on the importance of the game. This is usually how bar fights start. Hooliganism can actually happen at home, but the only cases that this could occur is if there's a house party with a big playoff game or an abusive family member taking out their team's frustration on one of their family members. That turns hooliganism into domestive absuse. I think Hooliganism though is an inevitable side effect of sports. All the best that we can do is control it.
Hooligansim has a huge impact of European soccer. I think its part of the game because it just shows how much the fans really care about the game and what the game means to them. The cultural implications has is that it reflects the people of Europe. I think European hooliganism counterpart for America is football. Now I think football fans are not out of control as in soccer. There have been fights but know where near the type of fights that Europe has seen. I think its great though In Europe, I love seeing that people care that much about sports.
I think that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because they find that soccer games are an easy way to organize their meetings. This has been going on for so long in the European culture that it is being passed down by each generation. I don’t think it’ll ever stop as it has become too popular among Europeans. This is bad for European soccer as it creates a negative image for other countries to see. While there is no official American counterpart, there are probably a lot of fans in America that do similar things at soccer games. `
ReplyDeleteHooliganism will always be a part of sports as long as it's still played like a gladiator battle and they serve alcohol at the games. Sports fans try to live threw their teams. They act like they are apart of the team, that their actions impact the outcome of the game. Mix fanatical devotion to the team and alcohol you can get some disasters. If an opposing team does something that the fan base does not like they feel like it's their responsibility to get retribution, often on the fans of the other team. It can have an impact outside of sports too. People who they have never met before they automatically hate because of their fandom. Rivalries can make people dislike each other right of the bat. These traits are not exclusive to European Soccer. The sport it’s most prevalent in is American Football. Never has a game looked more like an actual gladiator death match then a football game played in Oakland. The raider fans have been know to come dressed in armor, war paint, and fake weapons. They have had a history of getting into fights with opposing fans and just a fanatical devotion to the team whether or not they perform on the field. They are the best example of this, but there are more examples of fans like this. Eagles fans have been know to not go down without a fight too. This extends to more than just the NFl in the US. Yankees Red Soxs games have been know to be violent, and college sports is a whole other conversation all together. College fans route for there team like it's a religion. The US is definitely giving the EU a run for their money when it comes to hooliganism.
ReplyDeleteI think it is such a big aspect in European countries because of the lack of support and respect for many of their militaries. Many people in these countries do not believe n democracy which can ultimately lead to them disrespecting authority. I think soccer also brings in so many fans that many of these fans have negative intentions. The violence aspect could be because of the poor economy that many people participate in these events out of frustration as well as needing the money.
ReplyDeleteSimilarly at many NFL games there are rowdy fans, but usually not many have intentions of going to the games to get into trouble and cause problems. Many fans however in the Oakland area are known for being “tough” and never backing down from an opponent who talks a bit too much smack. Not long ago, a SF 49ers fan was hospitalized after being badly beaten and attacked by raider fans. I think in general sports can be very intense and many fans are willing to die for their teams. However, this is not an excuse for fans to commit crimes and fans should try and channel their emotions for good rather than participating in Hooliganism.
I think hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because hooliganism is almost a tradition that has been occurring before, during, and after games for so long that football games and hooligans go together. In addition, fans feel very connected to their teams and feel personally threatened by a loss. These intense emotions cause fans to act out in violent ways. Also fans seem to feed off of the energy from each other and this creates a mob mentality that only increases the emotion and violence. The cultural implications are evident in the growing use of coccaine and how it has stemmed from the use at games and societies willingness to accept this kind of behavior and violence. Hooliganism also gives soccer a bad reputation in that the two are associated with each other.
ReplyDeleteI think hooliganism is such a deeply rooted aspect of European soccer because of how old and how intense the rivalries between soccer clubs really are. In America usually the furthest a professional sports team fan will go is a verbal insult. But these soccer hooligans have a much deeper rooted obsession with taking down fans of other teams. They watch multiple generations of their family act crazy and fight others, so then they grow up wanting to do it. The cultural implications of this are as bad as they get. While the hooligans started with drinking, they have now moved to the illegal substance of cocaine. Some believe the key to cracking down on these hooligans is to kill their drug supply.
ReplyDeleteWhile there is currently no counterpart in America to the modern hooligan, in a few generations, fans of American football may divulge into crazed and violent fans.
I believe that hooliganism is part of the European soccer game and remains prevalent today because it is tradition. Just as the article states the 15 and 16 year olds want to be just like their fathers and uncles. The cultural implications it has on soccer is that people thing its a brutal game and in Europe if your not part of one of these "gangs"then it is not the norm and it makes the game brutal and violent. As far as Europe goes the reputation proves to be gang related and ends up putting a lot of people in danger. When people are banned from stadiums and games then these hooligans will spread and cause mayhem close to the stadium or in local pubs and places where families are. The culture of the country becomes unsafe and it effects all aspects of life. These hooligans work together and stimulate the economy together, its like one big family who effects the country. In terms of relation to America I don't believe on a sports scale we have something similar. Fans are crazy for the NFL or NBA but they do not do cocaine, start riots, or have the cult mentality that these European soccer fans have, its vastly different. I believe that there are gangs in America just as violent and that is similar however there is no relation to sports and their aren't as many in our country as there is in Europe. Hooliganism has changed the game of soccer and will continue to change it.
ReplyDeleteI think hooliganism is a huge aspect in European soccer because it has been around for such a long time and continues to occur as generations continue. I think it stays a thing because soccer is very popular to these people and rivalries have been similar or the same for so long, that it is part of their lives to be in these so called gangs rooting and being hooligans for their teams. The implications this has on european culture is very bad. These "gangs" get very violent and put many people in danger, however, they don't stop doing it because it turns into something very big in their lives and there children grow up learning to also be like this. It is okay to be very proud and aggressive fans for the team who you are devoted to, but the extents that these people go to, leave a very poor reputation on many fans who don't all do this. Especially because the opening to this article categorizes them as, "They hunt in packs, fuelled by cocaine, hooked on violence and occasionally wielding chains." I don't believe there is something quite like this in America. There are possibly some sports fans, who are very aggressive and passionate about there team, but not as gang like or drug and violence related. Football is a more fan based sport than soccer in America, so I'm sure there is a possibility of similar things maybe happening with a small amount of certain NFL teams but not as prevalent and occurring at these gangs in Europe.
ReplyDeleteI think hooliganism is a major part of European soccer because soccer is such a major part of sports fans throughout the continent. In the US we have many different professional sports leagues like the NBA, MLS, MLB, NFL, and many more. In a country like Great Britain they really only have Premier League. These European sports fans take pride in supporting the team of the area they were born in and this pride leads to heated rivalries that have been going on for decades. Hooliganism culturally shows how Europeans tend to be a lot more proud of their individual counties within their countries compared to Americans who are less proud of the state they liv in and more proud of their country as a whole. However European Hooliganism can still be seen in America when it comes to small fights at sporting events like at Raiders games.
ReplyDeleteHooliganism is a large part of soccer in Europe because of its popularity there. Unlike the US, where we have several popular major sports, in Europe it's pretty much just soccer. The fans get very attached to the team, which leads to very heightened tension between teams when they play. In the UK, you can hate someone without knowing anything about them besides their favorite Premier League team. This level of animosity, combined by the immense amount of alcohol available at sporting events, leads to violence between fans, and occasionally dangerous riots as we have seen in Eastern Europe. The closest we see to this here is small fistfights at football or hockey games, and large scale fan fights are very rare.
ReplyDeleteI think hooliganism is such a major part of European soccer because of how deeply rooted soccer is in there culture. Especially in England, soccer is the biggest sport and it really shapes the society. Because of this, soccer is so important to all the fans, and it can lead the fans to misbehave on game day. If the interactions between fans of opposite teams is friendly banter, it is great for the game and it intensifies each game. However, when these interactions become violent, there are implications. One implication is when it becomes dangerous for less passionate fans to attend games. Another implication is when the hooliganism is taken into the stands, and it affects the game. For example, a common issue with European soccer games is flares being throne onto the field. This is extremely dangerous for the players and can stop the game. Hooliganism has an American counterpart to a certain extent, but it is definitely not as bad as European hooliganism. There have been some instances when there have been fights outside the stadium before games, but these are nowhere near as frequent as they are in England.
ReplyDeleteI think hooliganism is a part of European soccer because it's been a huge part of European soccer for so long. The tradition of being a risk supporter for their local soccer team has gone on for generations. European soccer clubs have existed for so much longer and play a more prominent role in the community because over in Europe there a lot fewer popular sports than there are in the US. Also, Europeans do not usually move out of their hometowns after they grow up. They usually stay in the same towns and have lineage in that town that dates back centuries, so the pride Europeans feel for their towns and traditions are immense. Continuing their towns traditions is very important to them. This is where hooliganism behavior comes from. The pride they feel for their team results in fistfights and more when other people criticize or do harsh things to their teams. This reflects the prideful nature of Europeans. Hooliganism is not really a part of US culture because of our history. The US is a relatively new country and does not have traditions and towns with history that date back so long. Also people in the US do not usually have generations living in the same place for so long, so they do not feel as much pride in their towns and sports teams Europeans do.
ReplyDeleteHooliganism is an aspect of the European soccer culture because they have evolved from the typical rowdy fan into extremism. Hooliganism has attached itself to soccer, and soccer is an extremely important part of the European social culture, so hooliganism is therefore a cultural implication of Europe. It reflects the racism and rowdiness of the European soccer fans, and how authority figures have looked the other way from this problem. This problem is very evident in current times, but many people feel it has faded away. The European soccer culture has been brought over to America and is clearly displayed in American culture.
ReplyDeleteI think that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because of the sport’s popularity. There are so many fans, and so many teams, and they enjoy drinking and fighting. Fans are extremely loyal to their teams, and when someone insults one of their favorite players, they get mad. Since soccer is by far the most popular sport throughout Europe, the fans put a large amount of energy into rooting for their favorite teams. Hooliganism reflects negatively upon the European soccer culture. In America, soccer is not as popular, so people do not get as riled up. However, even in children’s leagues, parents and coaches fight with other coaches and referees. People are extremely competitive in both America and Europe, but since soccer is more popular across the pond, hooliganism is definitely a bigger issue there. In Europe, there have been fights between fans of opposing teams for centuries, but as time has progressed, the nature of these fights has worsened. Hooliganism can definitely turn some people away from soccer in Europe, as they do not want to get in the middle of a brawl. Hooliganism is definitely a major negative side to European soccer.
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ReplyDeleteI believe that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because soccer is taken so seriously there, it is almost like a religion. People want their teams to win, to destroy their opponent, so they can feel good about who their support is going to. When they feel good about that, that makes them feel more powerful and like they have made the right choice. Although hooliganism seems to exist for the opposite effect. Since people in Europe take soccer so seriously, when their team doesn’t win it causes problems. The next thing you know a bottle is smashed, causing a fight to break out, and maybe a riot from that. It’s like a domino effect. Everyone wants to win but not everyone can, then what? Violence seems to be the answer in most hooligans minds.
Hooliganism impacts the culture by having a negative effect on the game. Like I said earlier, soccer is like a religion in Europe, and hooliganism is the bad light shed on their religion. Most people want to have a good, fun time at the game, but can’t because of these people.
European hooliganism does have an American counterpart but not to the same degree that Europe has it. While people are arrested at sports games in the United States, they are arrested for starting smaller scaled fights and for being to aggressive/ negative towards the game and or others. I believe that the American counterpart is not as serious as the European problem because we are not as emotionally attached to the game. Once again, while we can be HUGE fans of the sport and watching it, we turn our passion into love rather than violence.
I think that hooliganism is an aspect of European soccer culture because that's the way that it has always been. Fans go drinking and root for their team, and because soccer is such a big part of their lives, they get riled up and angry if they lose. I think that soccer is a sport that lots of people like to watch even not at a live game, so it allows fans to easily group together and act like hooligans. As the article mentioned, because of things like the Internet and social media, they are easily able to organize a place to watch the game. I think that this negatively reflects the European soccer culture because not all fans are like this, it is just the ones who act like hooligans and get in trouble that are reflected in the media. I think that there are crazy American fans, but I don't think that there is the same aspect of going to pubs and watching soccer in America.
ReplyDeleteHooliganism is an aspect of European soccer because it is such a huge part of the world's society due to the globalization of its importance. European soccer has a huge impact throughout the world because it unifies the world and is played everywhere. Hooliganism is the violent behaviors of the fans because fans are so dedicated to their country and they enjoy how it gives them a sense of nationalism. The more excitement with the sport causes the ripple effect of fans to become almost too into the games and their dedication to their country. The American counterpart is with Football because, almost with the same idea, fans have a dedication to their state and home that can cause fans to become too rowdy at a game. These actions of hooliganism is because of peer pressure and how people reciprocate what they see. Therefore the actions of taking drugs during games which is just an example for how extreme hooliganism has become.
ReplyDeleteI think Hooliganism is an aspect of european soccer because of how long these teams have been playing each other. Building up rivalries and relationships between clubs in europe. An impact of this is that there are lots of gangs and violence throughout the soccer world. There has been lots of violence between fans of rival teams with each other because of this severe competitive nature. America has the same hooligans but not really with soccer, as it isn't as popular here as in europe. Any sport will have extremely aggressive fans and that is gonna be a tough problem to solve without punishing innocent fans just wanting to watch a game.
ReplyDeleteI think that Hooliganism is clearly as result of the historic rivalries that exist throughout soccer in Europe. Unlike the United States, where multiple sports share the spotlight (football, basketball, baseball...etc), Europe's fans are interested in only soccer for the most part. This leads to the rivalries being even more intense. As a result of this, the fans are excessively passionate. This is what has caused the violence among fans in Europe. The reason that fans aren't as passionate in the United States is because they have multiple sports to cheer for. If the Red Sox lose, then Boston fans can just start following the Patriots. If the Patriots lose, they can just follow the Celtics. Europe lacks a diversity of sports, and that is what results in the European hooligans.
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Hooliganism has been apart of soccer traditions for so many years that at this point, it's a tradition that will never end. Soccer is a major aspect of these europeans lives, and whether their team wins or loses, some react to the extreme. When combined with alcohol, it only exacerbates their reaction. Soccer in general as well as a club's fanbase helps unify fans and bring them together. When these fans are narrowed down into smaller groups, they can create a group known as hooligans. These hooligans reflect have cultural implications on Europe. When these Hooligans will always be seen with soccer, they will also always be seen with Europe. Hooliganism does not have an effect on the US. Not often you see major groups of people causing fights and ruckus in sports in the US. Yes, people get arrested for fights at sports games, but rarely are there group organized events against another team's fanbase. It's just not in the US tradition.
ReplyDeleteHooliganism is a part of sports and will be for a very long time. It can be found at football games, basketball games and even tennis matches. Hooliganism is an unfortunate side effect of a rights of passage into the sports world through each generation and of alcohol abuse at certain games or matches.
ReplyDeleteRightfully earned soccer is the most popular sport in the world and Europe is one of the reasons why. Hooliganism is definitely a major part of European soccer in my opinion as well because it is the sport that people love to watch. This has lead to intense rivalries in these games because the fans are so invested. Soccer games in Europe bring in people by the thousands and all of them love to see their team win and when they lose or something goes wrong things can turn ugly. Hooliganism will never leave sports and especially not European soccer.
The reason why it isn't like this in America because there are so many sports to follow that the games will never be like a European soccer match. The fans in America are too busy keeping up with other things whereas in Europe soccer is the only sport that really matters.
I think that hooliganism is a big part of European soccer and most sports in general, and will be a big part of them for a very long time. European soccer has a fanbase throughout the world, not just in Europe. This causes people all over the world to get excited for the team they are cheering for, and sometimes cause them get too riled up. If a popular European team loses, there is upset across the world, causing people to be angry and upset that their favorite team lost. Hooliganism definitely affects lots of Americans. Whether it be baseball, basketball, football, or European soccer, we tend to get very into our teams. On game night at a local sports bar one might see everyone with beers in their hands yelling at the TV, which may sound weird but is actually considered to be American tradition, even when not rooting for an American team. People around the world like to take pride in cheering for their teams, and I think it is a tradition that will never be broken.
ReplyDeleteHooliganism will continue to be stick around sports due to the competive and faction factor of sports. Controlling the amount of alchohol at games certainly helps a little bit. But passionate fans really have a patriotic love for their team and some may go the extra mile to keep their pride and use violence on other teams. Obviously when it comes to sports, there's always going to be some trashtalking, which starts to build the bloodbath between two fanbases. If the two teams have bad blood between the players, then surely the fans will get even more heated. It doesn't have to get heated inside the stadium, the venue secondary to getting the most amount of hooliganism is bars. Bars nearby the stadium can be the sport's team stronghold for all fans where it can truly be unified experience. Bars with a mix of other fans at bar watching the same game going against each other can really cause outrage, depending on the importance of the game. This is usually how bar fights start. Hooliganism can actually happen at home, but the only cases that this could occur is if there's a house party with a big playoff game or an abusive family member taking out their team's frustration on one of their family members. That turns hooliganism into domestive absuse. I think Hooliganism though is an inevitable side effect of sports. All the best that we can do is control it.
ReplyDeleteHooligansim has a huge impact of European soccer. I think its part of the game because it just shows how much the fans really care about the game and what the game means to them. The cultural implications has is that it reflects the people of Europe. I think European hooliganism counterpart for America is football. Now I think football fans are not out of control as in soccer. There have been fights but know where near the type of fights that Europe has seen. I think its great though In Europe, I love seeing that people care that much about sports.
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