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vuvuzela
The vuvuzela ( ) is a horn with an inexpensive injection-moulded plastic shell about long, which produces a loud monotone note typically around B♭ 3 (the first B♭ below middle C). Some models are made in two parts to facilitate storage, and this design also allows pitch variation. Many types of vuvuzela, made by several manufacturers, may produce various intensity and frequency outputs. The intensity of these outputs depends on the blowing technique and pressure exerted. The indoor noise level caused the U.S. NCAA to permanently ban them after the 7 February 1987 Division I Men's Ice Hockey ga
football hooliganism
disorderly, violent or destructive behaviour perpetrated by spectators at association football events
tifo
thumb|A basic card display mosaic tifo at Montreal Impact (1992–2011)|Montreal's old Claude Robillard Centre ground Tifo () is the phenomenon whereby the fans — or tifosi — of a sports team make a visual display of any choreographed flag, sign, or banner in the stands of a stadium, mostly as part of an association football match, although it expanded to include other sports, for example cycling, Formula One, and ice hockey. Tifo are most commonly seen in important matches, local derbies, and rivalries, and although the tradition originated at football club teams, some national teams also have
Iglesia Maradoniana
parody religion
Cockney Rejects
British musical group; punk/Oi! band
football chant
song or chant usually sung at association football matches by fans
groundhopping
thumb|Generally, groundhoppers are football fans who usually have a neutral opinion regarding football clubs Groundhopping is a hobby that involves attending sports matches at as many different stadiums or grounds as possible. Participants are known as groundhoppers, hoppers or travellers. Groundhopping is largely a football-related pastime. Generally, groundhoppers are football fans who usually have a neutral opinion regarding football clubs and try to attend as many football games in as many football stadiums or venues as possible, seeing the whole process as a leisure activity.
makarapa
thumb|South Africa fans wearing makarapa and giant glasses
pitch invasion
act of disruptively entering the playing area of a sporting event
Oranjegekte
thumb|250px|Dutch people dressed in Orange (colour)|orange before the football match Netherlands–Australia thumb|250px|Women dressed in Orange (colour)|orange during Queen's Day in the [[Netherlands]] '''''' (; 'orangecraze') or '''''' (; 'orangefever') is a phenomenon in the Netherlands that occurs during major sporting events, especially international football championships, Formula One Grands Prix and during (Kingsday), an annual holiday celebrating the king's birthday. It manifests itself in the wearing of orange clothing such as T-shirts, caps and scarfs; lavish attention for sports and s
12th man
reference to the fans of a team playing in many eleven-a-side sports games, in particular association football or American football
Viking Thunder Clap
football chant
sticker album
book in which a person sticks collectable stickers in designated sections
FIFA Fan Fest
fan conventions
player escort
child accompanyng a footballer onto the pitch
Srbija do Tokija
Serbian slogan
Fare network
network countering discrimination in European football
matchday programme
type of sports programme
The Poznań
football supporters' celebration