Thus the close intersection of sports and politics in Ultras culture around the globe and why their development, globalization, and post-Cold War evolution is so tightly intertwined with socio-cultural trends and geopolitical developments. But they’re always a very political or politicized bunch. The conversation (and book) was so enlightening because, as Montague noted, while there’s so much known about the game and culture of football, very little is known about the Ultras.īut who are the Ultras? As Montague pointed out, even the Ultras themselves have a difficult time conveying an exact definition of who they are. Today the Football Scholars Forum met with journalist James Montague to discuss his latest work, 1312: Among the Ultras, A journey with the world’s most extreme fans.
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