Fanatics

While football has never been more popular, the rapidly-changing cultures of its supporters take an ever greater variety of forms, from the New Lad culture which produced Three Lions and Fantasy Football to the extremist ultras in Italy. Embracing studies of fandom across Europe, Fanatics tackles questions of power, national and regional identities, race and racism, highlighting the changing role of fans in the game. From the 'fast painters' of Denmark to the 'Sonvolti' of Italy, Fanatics puts Europe's fans centre stage. The opening section deals with issues of power at all levels in the…