"Ultras aren't won in the first half… start slow. Then slow down again." [17]
While often associated with hooliganism or violence in the media, many groups act as surrogate families, offering a sense of belonging in atomized societies [16, 23]. Ultras
"Every time I sign up for an ultra, I look forward to the struggle... That is what drives us." [13] "Ultras aren't won in the first half… start slow
In many regions, Ultras are powerful political actors. They have played roles in revolutions (e.g., Egypt’s Arab Spring) and often represent marginalized social groups [20, 21, 27]. many groups act as surrogate families