Soccer is neither the most violent or physical sport, yet its fan base is uniquely prone to aggression. There are reasons why this is the case.
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Women embracing football as fans has neither led to greater equality nor resolved issues around their safety. These issues need to be addressed urgently.
Two researchers who specialise in policing and security at sporting events reflect on another bad day for football.
It’s no wonder so many referees are quitting their jobs.
A series of attacks by fans on players recently raised the spectre of a return to the bad old days of the 1970s and 1980s.
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