also, regional fandom is usually tied with local feuds. European football is community for many people, especially on the local level. The amount of dedication

also, regional fandom is usually tied with local feuds. European football is community for many people, especially on the local level. The amount of dedication for a club and the community around it is enourmous. For instance, ultra's defending their stadium and city/town against looters during recent riots in the netherlands[0][1], with members the club willing to "take the hit" in terms of getting fined/arrested. [0]:https://www.ad.nl/binnenland/voetbalsupporters-als-buurtwachten-door-verschillende-steden-desnoods-springen-we-ertussen~a99d9fd2/ https://www.ad.nl/binnenland/voetbalsupporters-als-buurtwach... [1] https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/nederland/artikel/5211010/voetbalsupporters-rellen-willem-ii-den-bosch-mvv-maastricht https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/nederland/artikel/5211010/vo...