Football fans is an exceptionally different breed of people.
I find it quite unique in the way fans love, defend and stand by their teams. The football forums and communities I have joined always had violent people who behaved like barbarians. Their love is unquestionable to the extent that they put their education, integrity, credibility, etc. on the line just to defend their heart’s desire.
I always wanted it addressed differently — with respect and love; but I know deep inside that it just isn’t going to happen for a culture deeply embedded in the core of the sport.
[…] Soccer fans are unique in a way that their passion for the sport makes them go wild which is deeply embedded in the culture of the sport. An recent example is about the injury of Ledley King where my fellow network blogger was attacked by the fans through comments. […]