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A Pictured Story of the Italian Ultras Phenomenon

March 8th, 2010

At the end of the 70’s, when the concept of “ultras” began to spread, the image of supporters radically changed. New resources and ways of encouraging the team – less known in that period – emerged on the stadiums.

In contrast to the other spectators, the first groups of the Italian ultras used to stand up at the games they attended and permanently sustained their team during 90 minutes by strong shoutings, rhythmical hand claps and also by using the drums.

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Firenze 1975

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Pisa ‘88/’89

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Five detained after Bilbao-Anderlecht fans clash

February 19th, 2010

Fans clashed on the pitch after the game, which ended 1-1, and incidents before the match saw a reported five fans - four Belgians and a Spaniard - arrested.

Anderlecht coach Ariel Jacobs played down the pitch invasion, attributing it to the “euphoria” following the result which gives the Belgian outfit the edge in their last-32 tie.

“I want to thank the Anderlecht fans who have covered so many kilometres to give their support to the team,” he said. “I think the invasion was due to a state of euphoria and it is regrettable.”
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UEFA have yet to react but they are expected to come down hard after fining Austria Vienna 20,000 euros and ordering them to play two games behind closed doors - one suspended - following incidents in their match against Athletic in December.
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