Why so much violence in soccer/football?

Question

Police officer, Fillippo Raciti, a 38-year-old married man with two children, died after an explosive device was thrown at him by one of the rioters.
Why can't fans just enjoy the beautiful game?

http://www.goal.com/en-us/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=225194

Answer 1

This behavior revolts me to the stomach as does the excuse that it's out of control emotions. This is a world wide problem within our sport. Everyone loses control of their emotions Juventina but they do not go around throwing explosive devises at people. For goodness sake that person just took a human life and destroyed a family. This problem has not been taken seriously by footballing bodies in the past and left solely to various police to handle. Congratulations that they are trying to find solution, but all other nations need to join in and globally put an end to this vileness and killing. Here are some incidences. I'm not meaning to highlight Italy and England, we had one in Australia between rival ethnic groups at a match, but this is the quickest link I could get to to highlight how serious this really is.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=225246

It happens in Australia also
http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Five-arrested-after-riot-at-Sydney-soccer-match/2005/03/13/1110649053161.html

Answer 2

hi juv. yeah, i know what you mean. i caught the 2nd half of the match the other night (early morning where i was), and it was a surreal sight : field emptied, officials standing around looking stunned, smoke everywhere. the players had to clear the pitch and there was a long break but after a while they were forced to continue bec. there was a game to be resolved. there was another throwing incident and a short pause after that but the order was play on. those poor players had to beathe in the toxic fumes! when that controversial goal was awarded to palermo (there was a handball which wasn’t called), I thought the catanian supporters would go crazy but they stayed quiet and palermo went on to win. I didn’t know the violence would continue outside the arena but that apparently was what happened. can't say for sure what drives ppl to act this way but for some fans football is an obsession and as extreme emotions go, destructive behavior often results. it’s insane but there are actually fans who think behaving like this is an expression of loyalty to their teams!

Answer 3

I think that's up to the players. I think there's nothing wrong with some physical action, as a soccer player i feel it makes the game more interesting...and i don't go out of my way to hurt people either. It makes it more competitive. Also, with football (i don't play i observe occasionally) i think to stop "violence" would be impossible, unless you completely changed the whole game.

Answer 4

I think all those types of fans should stay at home and watch games on tv! And stadiums should have more security and not allow any explosives in. What ever fans need to celebrate should be sold inside the stadium! That is so sad! My condolences to the family of the officer. I dare to say those are not fans, they are crazy lunatics!!! That gives our beautiful sport a bad rep! Can't they just bite their nails, scarfs, whatever they need to overcome their stupidity and lack of self control!

Answer 5

Football is the best sport in the world and I personally think it has the most passionate fans out there. WIth such strong passions, your emotions can get the best of any fan. Fights during game are not uncommon in South America and Europe, it's sad because it's the only "ugly" thing in "The Beautiful game".

Answer 6

I was just about to ask the question Why can't people enjoy the beautiful game?'" Sure I get stressed when my team is playing badly but I don't wanna hurt anyone over it. Besides the world cup, Italian football has been plagued with bs lately. Tired of it.

Answer 7

My sympathy to the family of the victim.

Football/sport is life taken to the extreme. All the highs and lows of life are amplified. The agony/violence,struggles and relationships are all amplified.

Football normally allows fans to vent their emotions in a non-threatening way. Unfortunately sometimes it gets out of control or bad luck happens.

"Life" is the problem not football. Banning football will punish the innocent and the guilty (ultras) will never learn anything. They need to ban individual people from games - it has worked in England.

Answer 8

I think a lot of ''fans'' would justify it as a sign of passion but that's totally unacceptable. I think its stupid to go crazy over a matzh. After all its just sport. Life is a preciosus thing and I don't think God will be too pleased with us humans messing around with it.

I think ''fans'' are really taking violence to the next level. And sadly this is not just in football. Passion mars the eyes of these ''fans'' and they do not see reality. I think more rules must be enforced to make it safer. I hope God forgives the rioter.

Heartfelt condolences to the wife and kids of policeman.

Answer 9

People are crazy , they just can't enjoy the game . i agree !00 % with you . There is so much violence on the field and off the field in soccer/football nowadays . The hooligans are totally crazy . Its very sad to hear abot tragic incidences about this , but this is life !


Thanks .

I hope Fillippo's family have the strength to bear this tragedy .

Answer 10

i agree mostly with andygurl.. it really is sad but it doesnt happen in every country.. I know US and Iran dont suffer this problem. England is MUCH better now after the UEFA ban. As andygurl said, it should be left for FIFA and the individual continental confederations to solve.