Violence in Soccer in Europe

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Violence in Football

Introduction

Violence in soccer or football is otherwise referred to as soccer hooliganism . It is unruly and destructive actions mostly buy football fans . This is violence between fans of rival football teams . Violence in football can take place either before or after a match , but it is usually common after a match . In some cases the fights take place away from the stadium for fear of getting arrested (Sciolino , para 3 . During the times when they erupt in the

stadium , during or immediately after the match in the stadium or the surroundings , they are usually spontaneous . These kinds of violence range from simple exchange of words to severe riots . During such violence , a lot of people have lost their lives while others are left with severe injuries that end up maiming them . Destruction of property is another serious impact of football hooliganism . In some cases , police officers have intervened , leaving some dead and others injured . There are situations where the rivalry goes on even in the pitch . Sometimes players get very aggressive and run into the pitch as the game goes on . In other cases supporters hurl abuses to the players rendering it impossible for them to deliver . The problem is worse when the supporters starts attacking others and tries to get to the players . There are cases where supporters go after the players immediately the game ends (Nicholls ,

. 25 . There are situations where the rivalry goes on even in the...