The arrest of a lawyer in Brazil for the death of a rival supporter.

The former chairman of the fans of Atletico Paranaense , the lawyer Juliano Rodrigues , was arrested Saturday in Curitiba, accused of killing in 2012 to a 16-year supporter of the opposing team Paraná Club.

Tests have shown that the bullet found in the body of the young man came from a gun belonging to the lawyer of 42, as indicated by the commissioner Clovis Galvao , quoted on the website for ' Balloon ' .

The July 1, 2012 , an individual aboard a car fired at a group of 70 fans in the Paraná Club, gathered outside the team's headquarters in Curitiba (capital of Paraná) , mortally wounding the teen Gonceiro Diego .

Fans' Violence is one of the main concerns of Brazil to the next celebration this summer, the World Cup in 12 host cities .

Last December, 20 Brazilian fans were arrested following a violent fight during a decisive match of the Brazilian Championship . Some defendants face sentences of 6-20 years in prison.

President Dilma Rousseff did not hide his frustration over the incident : "The country of football can not tolerate violence in the stadiums," he said.

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The Milan ULTRAS write a letter to Giorgio Armani.

A month away from the peaceful protest on 11 February in Milan Ultras took pen and paper and wrote to Giorgio Armani.

" We are writing this on behalf of its most ardent supporters who have strongly backed his landing in society and that since his arrival at the Olympia have never failed to support you and thank you for having made ​​this choice - the message - . Unfortunately, as a result of what happened during the training team on 11 February we ask you in a speech to Our protection and to try to create a climate of peaceful coexistence and productive at the next meeting of the club .

If it had not yet been informed of the happenings Le summarize everything.

Following the deludentissima performance with Sassari , the curve has unanimously decided to express their disappointment directly to the team and at the same time to invite the company to be more vigilant on the behavior of players outside of racing , or at least watch the best " utterances public " of certain behaviors following results as that obtained in the Italian Cup that appeared disrespectful to the fans.

Although Our choice was not appreciated by players and managers to present its " mode " , for our part was a necessary act and consistent with our way of thinking and in full respect of freedom of expressing an opinion .

During the meeting we explained our reasons , we listened to the various excuses and , to be fair , even some acceptable excuse .

The meeting never took vulgar tones and in no way whatsoever threatening or violent behavior .

Unfortunately due to our mere presence training, in the following days most of the people that have been identified by the police and are now under investigation as a result of A COMPLAINT TO THE COMPANY OLYMPIA PRIVATE VIOLENCE !

Players and managers may esserLe witnessed what descrittoLe and although they emphasize the inappropriateness of our initiative in their view , can not refrain from confirming the absolute LACK OF VIOLENCE in our ways .

With this letter we ask you to personally ascertain what was said and if necessary to verify the actual existence of a complaint.

The future of his 37 supporters depends on it because, if there were no such complaint or in the case was withdrawn , would decay all proceedings against them and would not be forced to a forced removal from the meetings Olimpia for periods ranging from 1 to 5 years who honestly seem to us a blunder for simply expressed a critique of Our beloved Olympia.

With the hope of a deeper your kind and timely intervention greet you with affection and we make ourselves available for any meeting at any time you wish . "

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ANGRI-PRO Scafatese, BANS LAST MINUTE

With comfortable , with very comfortable , not caring of the fans who had already set in motion the organizers , in spite of those who perhaps had already been exposed by blocking deposit for bus or vans , the prefecture has ordered that the race between Angri and Scafatese , valid for the championship of Excellence Bell group B, yes you dispute the " Novi " but without visiting fans . The doors of the sector in charge , will remain locked for the fans Scafatesi for , say , structural problems. Of course , if the sector is down , you do not understand how they did it only to discover it and proclaim it to close behind the race, with little respect for those fans who still insist to love this sport controlled by inept. In all this, however , a small distinction must be made for the company's home that, at least according to official statements to the press or on its website , has sought to work towards opening up the opposition fans .
A derby that , in his small, it is a challenge that has its own special charm , even more so at this crucial time of the season. It will therefore be a party in half, as often happens lately, unfortunately. That was until the other half of diehards will not get tired and start to leave them alone with their arrogance , their restrictions , their stupid bureaucracy and their 22 trained monkeys that run back and forth with a ball. Without football atmosphere is zero , who knows if and when it ever will understand.

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Ultras to help police securing football games in Ukraine.

If you’re old enough to remember the infamous Altamont rock concert back in December of 1969 in Northern California, you’ll probably remember the huge mistake that was made when the Rolling Stones hired the local chapter of the Hell’s Angels to look after security. The gang was paid with $500 worth of beer. Well, all hell broke loose at the free concert and it ended in the murder of one gun-toting concertgoer when he was stabbed to death by one of the bikers.

If you’re wondering what this has to do with soccer, well the same mistake could be made in Ukraine this weekend when hardcore fans, known as ultras, will be helping police stadiums in the volatile nation when the domestic league returns from its eight-week winter break. In many people’s eyes the ultras are more or less thugs and hooligans and bring nothing but shame to the beautiful game.

Ukraine is in political turmoil at the moment as there are Russian forces over in Crimea and some residents want to rejoin Russia while others would rather join the European Union. There have been numerous violent demonstrations over the past couple of months with dozens of lives lost. However, the soccer league is adamant on returning to action even though it’s two weeks later than scheduled. Crimean teams scheduled to play, two weeks later than originally planned following a two-month winter break.

Dmytro Bulatov, who is the Ukrainian youth and sports minister, said ultras from various clubs will help out with stadium security and will work hand in hand with law enforcement officers. Bulatov stated, “In view of the tense situation in the country, we shall bolster security in the stadiums with civic groups. In particular and based on my proposal, the ultras agreed to a mechanism for coordinating with law enforcement bodies in cases of emergency to avoid any incidents and provocations during the conduct of football matches.”

Supposedly there’s been a truce between opposing ultras since January when the anti-government rioting hit the streets in Kiev. Hopefully that’s the case or this could turn into a very messy situation at Ukrainian soccer stadiums.

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Football hooligan jailed and handed six-year match ban after brawl

A “high risk” football hooligan who tried to start a fight with rival fans outside a Premiership stadium before brawling with police was jailed on Wednesday.

Dundee United fan Lee Stewart was also handed a six-year football banning order after goading Patrick Thistle supporters outside his club’s Tannadice ground in November.

Stewart was already banned from matches and had been previously jailed for football related disorder at the time of the incident.

Football liaison prosecutor Vicky Bell told Dundee Sheriff Court that Stewart had earlier been seen in the vicinity of the stadium before the match by cops doing routine checks.

Stewart, who was known to police as a “high risk” supporter, told them he had no intention of going to the game, which United won 4-1.

The fiscal depute said that at the end of the match, around 4.45pm, Stewart was then seen by officers outside the ground near where Partick Thistle supporters buses were parked.

She said: “Partick Thistle fans were making their way to their buses and the accused was shouting at them and challenging them to fight.

“The accused saw police officers and ran off back towards Tannadice Street. He was then knocked to the ground by a steward.

“Police caught up with him and told him he was arrested. He shouted ‘come on then you c***s’”

Ms Bell added that Stewart then struggled with officers while shouting and swearing and uttering threats.

She added: “However, he was outnumbered and was arrested.”

Stewart, 21, of Baldovie Gardens, Dundee, pleaded guilty on summary complaint to one charge under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act, and a second of resisting, obstructing or hindering two police officers.

Lemmy Milne, 16, of Maule Street, Carnoustie, and Cameron Healy, 17, of Kingennie Court, Dundee, had their not guilty pleas to the charges accepted by the Crown.

Theo Finlay, defending, said: “He has a record for football offences. He’s now 21-years-old and is clearly attracted to this sort of activity. He can’t keep away from this sort of trouble.”

Sheriff Alistair Brown jailed Stewart for nine months and imposed a football banning order banning him from matches for six years.

Gary Mackay-Steven scored twice in the 4-1 win for Dundee United with Brian Graham and Andrew Robertson also netting.

An Aaron Muirhead penalty had levelled the scores at 1-1 before three goals in 15 minutes won the match for the Tannadice club.

Source; stv

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Fan leaves £150,000 to London football team in his wall.

Football fans are known for their devotion but one Leyton Orient supporter loved his team so much that he left them a whopping £150,000 in his wall.

  John Burman is a Leyton Orient supporter who loved his team so much he left them £150,000 in his wall. He passed away from cancer in May.

The club chairman Barry Hearn said: “This is a wonderful gesture from John who was by all accounts a remarkable man. The 55-year old supporter was known as ‘Chingford John’ and was following his team around the country, home and away matches, whatever the weather.
“He was a true Orient supporter. The significant money he has left will ensure that his legacy lives on and the club he so passionately supported can continue to grow.” added the club chairman.
John Burman was born in Stoke Newington and was described by friend as a proud Englishman, who worked most of his life as a signal operator on the railways. He had a passion for films and punk rock music along with supporting his boyhood team the Leyton Orient.

His legacy will live on as a member of the Leyton Orient Supporters Club and season tickets holder with his huge donation to the League One club.

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HISTORY / MANCHESTER UTD .. Munich, February 6, 1958

MANCHESTER UTD .. Munich, February 6, 1958

The clock hanging on the walls of Old Trafford is never stopped three hours and three minutes. The flight back to Manchester United in England would not take off that day . The Red Devils returned from a trip to Belgrade after a match of the quarterfinals of the C1, February 6, 1958 . We note in this connection that Manchester United qualified for the semifinals of the major competition in Europe. A competition held out his arms . Fate would break the future of this team was nicknamed the " Busby Babes " the name of their legendary manager Matt Busby . The latter was among the 18 survivors of this tragedy on Munich Airport after a stopover for refueling. The plane had already tried two takeoffs , would attempt a third . Fateful decision .

The aircraft can not take off and crashed off the track against a house and a shed full of diesel. This is fire. We are 6 February 1958 . A date forever etched in the history of the club and its supporters . The goalkeeper Harry Gregg behave as heroes that day . Having eradicated the carcass, he decided to return to try to save a fire baby and his mom seriously injured , risking his life. Then, despite the risk of explosion , he pulls Bobby Charlton and Dennis Viollet carcass burning . Two weeks later , one of the survivors , Duncan Edwards, will die . He was considered one of the greatest English hopes of the time: " This is the best I've seen or am likely to see " Bobby Charlton said of him , became the memory of the club.

Football resumes its rights soon . Thirteen days later , Manchester United played again. Life should continue even if nothing would be as before . Since then, every year, the anniversary of the disaster, the club's supporters gather and sing " The flowers of Manchester ." A song sent anonymously to a music magazine and recorded in 1962 by the Spinners . A commemorative plaque is attached to the outside of the West forum Old Trafford. Sunday, at the Manchester derby between City and United, will be honored for the fiftieth anniversary of this tragedy. Both teams will wear a special jersey for this game , and a minute of silence will be observed before the game in honor of the dead of this sad Feb. 6, 1958 .

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WEST HAM demand an arbitration hearing or will seek hight court injunction.

Details have emerged in the papers this morning of the letter to the FA and the grounds West Ham are allegedly demanding an arbitration appeal panel is convened under rule K of the handbook.

West Ham could demand the FA bring arbitration proceedings under rule K of their rules. Such an arbitration would be limited to a challenge to the validity of the decision on the grounds of ultra vires ( Latin: ‘beyond powers’) including error of law, irrationality or procedural unfairness. An arbitration would probably take place behind closed doors before a new FA three-person tribunal. The process could take weeks rather than days, and it is likely that the 3 match ban would be suspended pending the result of the arbitration if permitted by the FA.

West Ham’s first argument appears to be it is against normal justice that Andy Carroll was not allowed to appear in person in front of the panel.

The second and main claim is said to be around the FA’s claim there has to be an ‘obvious error’ in Howard Webb’s decision for the red card to be overturned. West Ham claim this statement is fundamentally flawed as it is not in the FA or Premier League rule book. The letter is believed to have been written by Lord David Pannick QC on behalf of the club says the structure of the FA appeal process is legally flawed. If the FA refuse an arbitration hearing it is claimed West ham will seek a high court injunction to allow Andy Carroll to play on Saturday. There are claims it could bring the whole current appeal panel system down if successful.

West ham could also attempt to bring judicial review proceedings in the high court, but our chances of getting this type of action are very unlikely. In a previous challenge to the setting up of the Premier League in 1992, the high court decided that the FA was not subject to judicial review. Another option is the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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The story of the oldest ULTRAS In Italy .. Fossa dei Leoni.

The story of the oldest ULTRAS In Italy .. Fossa dei Leoni.

"We did not want to write a statement on the matter milan juve because on these occasions we do not normally answer with these means , this time we will not make any communication on the facts , we limit ourselves only to say that part of exposure and convenience may ' reach to assume even the most' despicable slander of , even for accreditation an advantage , but he needs a charge of objective evidence and relevant , can not ' be ambiguous or evasive because otherwise it is informing.
This story has highlighted irreconcilable points of view within our curve now and after having discussed and found unbridgeable and irreconcilable differences , but proud we have come to the decision to dissolve and thus close the marvelous adventure of the Fossa dei Leoni.
It is not our intention to use this press to defend ourselves against accusations mosseci , because we are certain that anyone who has had the honor to meet or clash with the Fossa dei Leoni can not ' even imagine that someone could
 have been guilty of what we are being charged .
For 38 years all the boys who have been part of the Fossa dei Leoni have shared it with
the values ​​and the spirit of the founders, brought them forward with passion, dedication and a
 unparalleled conviction , for all the successive generation and maintaining between them a thread
 without interruption.
These were our fortunes , our strengths and our achievements and all of us even today,
 on a day which we never imagined , we must be happy, proud and proud of ' having
was part , because today ends the story of the Fossa dei Leoni but still alive
and balances within each of us the values ​​and spirit that have always distinguished us .
Thank you all .
Fossa dei Leoni"


This was the statement of Fdl members after the withdrawal the year 2oo5 .. 

Fossa dei Leoni

The Fossa dei Leoni (FdL) was a ultras supporters of AC Milan. Established in 1968, it was the first ultras group to form in Italy.

was born originally as a group when a group of young supporters started to meet on ramp 18 of popular sectors of San Siro stadium, in Milan, wearing the uniform of A.C. Milan and taking to the stadium flags and confetti. The name was chosen due to the nickname of old A.C. Milan's stadium.

In 1972 they moved from ramp 18 to the middle sector of the stadium. In the same year was created the hymn, inspirated to the Italian movie "L'armata Brancaleone". In that period many Italian ultras groups going identifying themselves in different political ideas and the Fossa identified itself on to left wing, taking always at the stadiums a big banner with a picture of Che Guevara. Due to some order problems with Italian police, from 1975 to 1977 it changed its name in "Inferno Rossonero" (Red-Black Hell).

In the years the Fossa became a model for lot of Italian ultras groups and in 1982 it was cited in the Italian movie "Eccezzziunale... veramente". In that movie the starring, Diego Abatantuono, played the role of the group's leader, named "Donato, the ras of the Fossa".

after 38 years of activity, was officially dissolved in the date of 17 /11/ 2005 by its members due to some polemics about two robbed banners after the match Milan-Juventus of 29 October 2005. During an internal conflict between Milan's supporters the Fossa dei Leoni was accused to collaborate with DIGOS[1] (unacceptable for ultras ideals) to obtain the restitution of the banners and some members of it was threatened and attacked. At the end of that conflict the leaders of the group decided to close the experience dissolving it.

Other reasons of this conflict are to search in the relationships of the group with two other historical ultras groups of A.C. Milan, Brigate Rossonere and Commandos Tigre, due to its political differences and to a struggle for leadership between Milan's supporters. After various hypothesis to recreate the group, one month later (31/12/2005), it was founded the group "Guerrieri Ultras Curva Sud Milano" composed by lot of former members of the Fossa dei Leoni.

 
 
  

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DFB has imposed fines against Schalke because of riots.

Gelsenkirchen: The German Football Association has condemned the Bundesliga side Schalke 04 to a fine of 10,000 euros. The reason Fanausschreitungen in the match against Eintracht Braunschweig. Followers had several objects thrown onto the field. Also Arminia Bielefeld must pay.

Because Fanausschreitungen the German Football Association has condemned the clubs Schalke 04 and Arminia Bielefeld to fines. As the DFB announced in Frankfurt / Main on Wednesday, Schalke have to pay 10 000 euros. Followers of the Bundesliga had in the game at Eintracht Braunschweig on 19 October, several objects thrown onto the field.

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ROMA-NAPOLI .. Security procedures for the reception the NAPOLI fans.

It was held at police headquarters in the morning today, the Technical Board for the programming of the plan for the safety of the semifinal round of the Italian Cup , " Tim Cup" which will discuss the teams AS Roma and Napoli at the Olympic Stadium on the evening of tomorrow 5 February.
At the meeting , it was entered into the details of the technical and operational planning related to the event and in particular have been shown all the devices relating to the reception , guidance , control and safety of Napoli fans who will reach the Capital aboard tour buses and equity .
It was also clarified the situation on critical environmental predictable than the event, focusing on the significant number of planned government about 40,000 spectators , and on their mode of arrival at the stadium into consideration above all local supporters of Rome and the criticality of the city ​​traffic in relation to the adverse weather conditions of the last days and the working day.
In particular, for the fans Neapolitan in order to ensure their safe arrival in the vicinity of the sports , you have identified a " collection point " in Via Schiavonetti , active from 16.00 tomorrow , where the Azzurri fans toll from Rome South Rome West and will be escorted to the stage on board means ATAC made ​​available by public transportation at the request of the Office of the Cabinet of Quaestor and duly escorted by law enforcement personnel .
They have also been prepared targeted services at the toll booths Rome South Rome West Rome and the North in order to direct and escort at the stage area means that any coach or not will benefit from the aforementioned " collection point " , as well as at railway stations "Roma Termini" and " Roma Tiburtina " will be provided an extensive supervision and similar service .
With the help of representatives of the Police City of Rome has been called the plan for the mobility of the affected area by appointment sport .

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Al Ahly fans honored the 74 victims of the Port Said massacre two years ago.

Exactly 2 years after the massacre of 74 Al Ahly fans in Port Said (Egypt), fans organized a huge show to honor their friends who died on this match.

Fans of Al Ahly and the group Ultras Ahlawy displayed incredible 39 different card displays, which 37 of the choreo’s showed a portrait of the victims after the massacre.

The Port Said Massacre was a transforming and critical moment in the timeline of the Egyptian revolution and the lives of many revolutionaries and Egyptians in general.

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A big thank you to those who have ruined the most beautiful sport in the world.

Lo had announced before the situation became irreparable. A little banners are served , choirs, abstentions events . The ultras in Italy, the protagonists of the curves, conducted their battle against Pay TV by any means possible . Seeing altered the liturgy of the Sunday game is a blow that , for those who love the ball , it will never be metabolized. Challenge played at any time or day of the week, at night or on frozen fields , inconvenience collective inability to purchase coupons , driving at night " odisseici ." The call races stew but it seems rather a formless soup smelly. The ritual of the event, the preparation and the sacredness were raped in the name of God and despised money. To no served protest movements that have seen players the fans of each team of the boot. Far withdraw from their positions "Lords of football" (alloy and television ) , deaf and blind to every instance before the evidence , is a difficult task , perhaps impossible even for those who have made the spirit of belonging to a way of life . Football fans as they wish , dream as children ( manipulated public opinion to substantiate the thesis bold ) is not pure passion BUSINESS . The ball is (or was ? ! ? ) The most loved sport in the world and followed for its authenticity , for its ability to equalize thousands of people from different social and cultural backgrounds in the name of common sense . The supporter is now a helpless puppet devoid of any decision-making power , artfully manipulated according to the needs of programming. Not surprisingly, the "football" has risen to a mere " salable product " , to finding economic prey of Italian and international businessmen .
The fans AVELLINO - dell'Avellino was among the first to rebel against the national scene . The hydro enthusiasm for the historical promotion of May 2003 was immediately substitute a vibrant protest against the " modern football " , a neologism curvaiolo synonymous with a flood of negative innovations . In the current championship , Hirpini have suffered the ignominy of several early and late that night they forced their fans to deal with return trips at night with all the hardships of the case. Unfortunately, as anticipated by this head , the whites will be forced to play the game and the 6th day with Pescara on Saturday at 18.00 , the 7th day away to Empoli on Friday at 20.30 ( day) and the 9th of return every Friday at 20.30 but this time at home against Siena .
DERBY OF GENOA Genoa -La derby , derby lantern , was initially scheduled for Sunday at 12:30. Grotesque, senseless , to the limits of decency will tell. No ! According to the leaders of satellite platforms if you want a kick in step with the times, more marketable and open to eastern markets , playing at lunchtime is the logical consequence of a deliberate choice . If not then there is simultaneous with the other meetings , if the fans do not eat , if the ultras will have to prepare the scenery at night or in the stadiums will be deserts who cares ! Just do not fit them . After a week of controversy and threats of abstention , the Prefect of Genoa, also took note of the coincidence of the derby with a historical exhibition , has decided to move the match to Monday , February 3 at 20.30 . Drop in the ocean or previous favorable ?

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FOOTBALL IS OUR GAME !

" Cacarsi cock saves lives ," he wrote on his blog the good Amlo months ago.
Nothing could be more true, thanks to the " do not want to do something " I can every day to avoid any possible break in as a huge obstacle . But alas, sometimes I can not and the results are the worst.
A few nights ago I fell with all his pants.
Hardly watch TV but , in the absence of another , one in the morning I had to settle for what was passing the convent . About every time we lose near to Italia 1 , the title of the article is easy to understand and speak of that program where I'm going with .
As I watched aghast the transmission , realizing that qualunquismi such nonsense and said that they were not even my nephew last two years , I was flying with the mind long ago, when football was really our game, that of the mass of ordinary people , of the people. The football was not born in the salons , was born in the middle of the road , in the grass of the fields and cement houses . He was not born to enhance the athletic feats , of which a few were capable of, but to unite and have fun through the student spirit , the rivalry , the desire to win . It was imported by us through ports by sailors who were homesick, not by speculators seeking interests .
I wonder who or what has allowed all this? You only really blame the companies or hacks ? Or maybe we have forgotten what it was we first football is not rejecting the Scrooge shift that gave us samples ? How many of us have said , "Enough ! " But then continue undeterred to support this world? Sure, we say that football would not exist without the ultras , but beyond that ? The total blank ! We have fought in every way, every type of regulation , making divert attention from the objective things , like a man screaming against a front of him and does not realize that they are doing behind your wallet, finding himself at the end and without nervous a penny .
And now what? You can go back? What shall we say ? What shall we do ?
I say that we must first rinnamorarci football and support the real one , and above all take a step back and think . Just scream at the world , we scream against ourselves ! Cheer a great team ? Well, follow the youth . Do you live in a small town or a huge city? There will be thousands of teams that will represent you to the best and that they need you . Interrupt the chain! Remember that without viewers there would be no show and no one could eat off the show . Take back before all the football and then the spaces, because if not we will have to earn the spaces will come back on their own and finally we will be the only ones with 22 guys on the field of honor and color from father to son as it has always been and how it should return .

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A nice story of calcium and tifo between ITALY AND SWEDEN !

We received this letter, a very singular story between football and cheering in that of Genoa, which I gladly share with you. The minor football and amateur, increasingly become an outlet from the hysterical repression of the higher classes, where the slightest breath becomes "racism" or "territorial discrimination".



Good evening, this is the little choreography created by me and precipitated by a group of fans (about 30 people per game) an amateur team that plays in the AICS championship in Genoa, call HAMMARBY IF 08 .
We stole a few minutes to tell you about the unique history of this team of Genoa, Italian amateur team with perhaps the most watched in Liguria are second only to Genoa , Sampdoria and Spezia as the number of fans on our facebook page .
https://www.facebook.com/hammarbygenua
The team was founded by a group of friends in late 2007 and was entered in the championship Aics for the first time in the season 2008/2009 with the name of Hammarby IF. The name was taken in honor of the Swedish team that currently plays in Superrattan (our series B), which as you know has one of the warmest supporters of Northern Europe.
Two seasons later, thanks to the good results in the field and to the Facebook page meticulously updated with info, photos, videos and statistics ( https://www.facebook.com/hammarbygenua?fref=ts ) some fans of the team you are interested in Swedish to us and have begun to populate the page with hundreds and hundreds of " likes " and comments.
Word of mouth among them has meant that the company was aware of us and thank us for our choice , in October 2011, we were invited for the first time at the stadium in Stockholm to attend a league match . Upon our arrival, thrilled , we were greeted like real celebrities, taken around the city , accompanied by the leaders in the tour of the stadium. Then the speaker , shortly before reading formations , announced our presence and the whole stadium ( 15,000 people) were raised to applaud .
A few months later , a representative of the company called us back to Stockholm to give us a surprise. Once you get inside the VIP stand of Söderstadion we found ourselves some components of organized supporters together with the members of the Company who , in front of a couple of photographers, we were handed the official uniforms of the team can use in our league and we have proposed a symbolic affiliation .
We can proudly claim to be the first and only Italian amateur team affiliated with a professional and being the second in the world.
With the Swedes have created a strong bond of friendship , so that in the last two years we have been invited to play several tournaments in the Scandinavian land , in addition to following matches in the first team , hosted , or simply for a vacation !
We would be honored if you could share your space on our photos, our site and our history, are available to any detail or clarification.

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And as usual , injustice ..

As widely expected in recent days , this morning was officially the immediate exclusion of Nocerina the First Division , the mastiffs Campania pay dearly for the events that occurred during the derby against dell'Arechi Salerno , which is useless to be stressed here that have given ( right) talked a bit ' all these months.
As if that were not enough were hit with heavy suspensions most of the Rossoneri players who were in the field quell'infausta Sunday , in addition to all the technical staff of the company's already condemned patron Citarella - even the technical Fountain was imposed a suspension of three years and six months!
Although this site deals with the events of AC Pisa 1909 I feel obliged to carefully analyze what was decided in the day today , saw that from a simple average fan can not accept the message that those who rule the football world have wanted to launch with the their stance .
All of a sudden the Nocera has become the cancer of Italian football : hit and sunk the mastiffs , now all happy in a football idyllic and free from any problem more or less marked .
Dear Sirs , I'm not there more to tease me by gentlemen .
The motivation of the coup cleaver Palaces ? Sporting fraud . Salerno - Nocerina was a farce , a spot for the whole movement .
Very well, I try to understand the causes of such a decision.
Indeed, I find it hard to admit that what we saw on that Sunday on the pitch dell'Arechi was not certainly an edifying spectacle .
But at this point someone has other explanations .
Lazio - Inter 0-2 a few years ago , with the Lazio players who stepped aside to win Mourinho's Inter and consequently lose the title to the hated rivals of Rome , it was not a farce ?
The various Reggina - AC Milan at the end of the season, with Milan champion of Europe that gave three points every time , and salvation to the grenade Calabria, were not farces ?
All that we have to see the last two months of the season, in any class and at any level , with results so discounted that they are not even listed on the SNAI , it is not classifiable as farce ?
In a nutshell , just stay in eleven continuing to take the piss and viewers decade the concept of farce and abuse ?
About SNAI , but I want to talk football betting ?
Players who in recent years have also sold the mother and that after six months took the field as if nothing had happened, perhaps with the captain's armband on his arm, are they not actors in a farce that mingles with a show that is grotesque define a compliment?
And Calciopoli done in half, with someone who liked to select the most interceptions as it was convenient to the movement of calcium during those years , is it not a farce was even unbearable?
Attention guys, here not talking about rooting and colors, here the faith football should not come , it is an argument that concerns us all, sooner or later that is likely to affect everyone, depending on the whims of Deus Ex Machina shift that has fun to do and undo at will.
Today is touched to Nocerina .
Tomorrow may touch at Pisa , in Perugia , in Frosinone, to you name it.
What I'm trying to communicate to those who have the patience to read these lines is the unpleasant feeling of exploitation that has permeated the whole story from a couple of months now and I jumped violently eyes.
Moreover exploitation facilitated by the facts and dall'infima relevant category - I do not want friends Nocera - the " smallness " of reality Nocerina : as well because he taught us the history of football the Grand Old Man is strong with the weak and weak with the strong.
That's why I do not give a damn about the various squabbles regulations that concern the immediate future in the First Division : I believe there are far more troubling aspects of three points more or less in the standings.
Why , again, today is touched to Nocerina .
But tomorrow ?
Meditate , people .
Meditate .
Possibly without the ham slices of typhus before his eyes.

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Derby, the loyalists there will be !

The Stairways South will split in the next derby , Ultras Tito out of the stadium and instead Fedelissimi their usual seats .
In recent days, there had been the stance of the Ultras Tito Cucchiaroni , and that is not to enter the stadium while buying the tickets . "No, we will not go , but our will is , however, to defend our place in steps, the same place that we have earned through years of militancy , a place we want to strongly left blank in sign of protest. The greater will be our sacrifice , so great will be the sign that we leave ! Sampdoria forward . "

Yesterday there was the statement of another one of the main groups of the South Stairs , the 61 loyalists who have routinely at the bottom. They instead will enter the stadium. This is the full text of their statement:

"Once again we find ourselves in front of yet another attack against us fans from the whole world of football and all institutions. The modern game has thrown a new infamy against the entire city, making the Derby Genoa just like any game of trivial media , the Genoa Derby does not deserve a better time since in the same round of league matches there are more important . The needs of the fans can not be compared to the turnover of television , the popular passion that weight if you want to have the other side it is business of millions of Euros . Fans of modern football should be only spectators , even better if viewers from the couch. The modern football that the fans want they travel to the stadium only if all " members" and previously authorized , the modern football does not want inside the stadium banners, drums and sound systems because they are symbols of freedom of expression and folklore . The modern football wants of the customers and not the fans, we want outside the stadiums , because we are the antithesis to everything , we are friends , gathering and cheering for free, and as long as we do so we will go on our steps bellowing and hands raised . During the 2006/2007 season , after the events of Catania and the following introduction of the Act which provided for the prohibition Melandri to join our banner , we were deprived of our symbol and a part of our history , so we decided own to suspend all activities until the end of the season to reflect on the future of our Club 's decision was neither simple nor immediate , some of the boys followed Samp outside the stadium , but in the end it was decided to continue , it was decided to discontinue the autosuspend and get back to our place in the South there was removed but there was very taken our essence, from that day it was decided to express our fight against modern football from the inside of the modern game itself, from the inside of the stadium . We will enter the Derby and will do it again whenever we can do so without authorization and in full freedom ; against this shot, against whom we would like to erase from the face of the earth and to support Sampdoria Football Union . Our struggle , our form of dissent is our very presence ! ".

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Invasion of the fans: I held behind closed doors against the Cartigliano

A home game behind closed doors and 350 euro fine with formal notice. This is the penalty imposed to Treviso for the events that took place last Sunday at the stadium of Karneid.

So the statement: "Detected by the arbitration report that fans of Treviso in the field throwing plastic bottles and cans, without hitting anyone. At the end of the race, a dozen fans, masked, climbed over the fence that separates the grandstand from the locker room and one of them struck a player Karneid with a flagpole »

Therefore, the new coach of Treviso debut Sunday with the Cartigliano in public without a Tenni. The Karneid not come out unscathed: Five-match ban for the player Luke Factors "for having gone under the stands after the game to mock the supporters guests, also performing an act that seriously trivial unleashed their anger."

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The surprise decision of the ultras granata !

The first thought after the landing -bis dell'Arechi on the bench , he has dedicated to the people of Salerno. "It will never happen that the fans leave the stadium at game still in progress ," the Gregucci - thinking , referring to early supporters of the industry guests Mannucci Pontedera . Hope that , unfortunately, will remain so . On his return to Salerno , in fact , the new coach will be met with a grenade actually even more difficult. The Ultras Curva Sud , as happened two weeks ago against Gubbio, will desert the Arechis . Remain outside the plant via Allende, to challenge the team and the company, reiterating in a convinced and takes their " no" to the Supporter Card and Article 9. Difficult choice, but hard to swallow for those who live by " bread and Salerno ." And yet inevitable - according to the very heart of typhoid grenade - to send a signal to those who - referring to the patron Claudio Lotito and the history of the 10 thousand subscriptions - "first claimed and then we have offended ." The recent utterances of the entrepreneur Capitoline , combined with increasingly disappointing result of the team, led to a sharp break , deep , including the number one club grenade and component ultras . A relationship never quite idyllic, logoratosi over the years to the tune of repartee and now reached historic lows . Just as happens from time immemorial in Rome , Lazio side . Aspects that do not seem to worry the slightest patron , unflappable and ever more determined to continue on his way, convinced that it is "only a minority that complains ."

But the protest of South Bend not only cover Claudio Lotito and the team : the ultras , after the announced Daspi of rain coming in for the trip of Frosinone , very loudly express their opposition to the Fan Card . A system that , combined with severe restrictions applied by the public security organs , has already forced the beating heart of typhoid grenade to stay at home during the transfer of Pontedera. It will be so whenever you can not buy tickets without the Supporter Card

In the emptiness and silence dell'Arechi , therefore , it's up to Angelo Gregucci find a way to revive the Salerno and bring his fans in the stadium . Objective already managed to technical Puglia , in its first experience grenade , he found himself in an empty stadium and without ultras . When Sunday ( re) set foot on the lawn dell'Arechi , therefore , will have the feeling of being back, all of a sudden , a few years back . Ten to be exact. He ran the 2004/2005 season when the Curva Sud chose to challenge the then president Aniello Aliberti and the team for a start to the season to forget. The irreducible grenade , even at the time, remained outside dell'Arechi for two games ( against Cesena and Vicenza ) , resulting from the protest of the results perhaps even unexpected . The Salerno from desertion shifted gears , hitting five consecutive victories ( " reconquered by your performance , and over every challenge: we're back ! " , The banner that marked the return of the ultras in the South ) . That is a sign of destiny?

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The Football factory : The story

Based on the best selling novel by John King, 'The Football Factory' is a study of middle England, football violence and male culture. The story centres around Tommy Johnson a bored twenty something who lives for the weekend, casual sex, watered down lager, heavily cut drugs. And occasionally kicking the f*ck out of someone. Tommy's life ambles along until a violent encounter with a rival firm top boy starts a tit for tat war and a series of nightmares that force him to ask himself the question about his life: is it worth it?
Told through Tommy's eyes and linked together by his relationships with three other generations of males, The Football Factory is more than just a study of the English obsession with football violence, its about men looking for armies to join, wars to fight and places to belong. A forgotten culture of Anglo Saxon males fed up with being told they're not good enough and using thier fists as a drug they describe as being more potent than sex and drugs put together. Shot in documentery style with the energy and vibrancy of handheld, The Football Factory is frightingly real yet full of painful humour as the four characters extreme thoughts and actions unfold before us.The Football Factory is a drug fuelled adrenaline rush of a story about friendship, revenge and violence.
This is England's worst nightmare.

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