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Why are soccer fans so associated with violence?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Soccer’s global appeal is unparalleled, but its history is marked by tragedy. At a recent soccer match in Nzerekore, Guinea, a controversial refereeing decision sparked a mob riot that claimed more than 50 lives. In 2022, 135 people were killed in a violent incident during a match at Kanjurhan Stadium in Indonesia. Security forces responded to…