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Ultras of Neftochimic Burgas at Lazur Stadium in 2014 Ultras of Lazio at Olympic Stadium of Rome, Italy in 2007. Ultras are a type of association football fans who are known for their fanatical support.
The term ultrà or ultras is used to describe hooligans in Italy. Italy's ultras started in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as wannabe paramilitary groups, and gave themselves names such as Commandos, Guerrillas and Fedayeen. [92] One group of Juventus' ultras are called Droogs (named after the violent types in A Clockwork Orange). [92]
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Leaders of the ultras, with links to members of Italy's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia, run ticket scams and protection rackets on drink stands and car parks around the city's San Siro stadium, which ...
The history of organized fan groups of S.S. Lazio, known in Italian as the Tifoseria Laziale, began in the late 1960s when small groups of supporters filled the steps of Stadio Olimpico in Rome. They belonged to different groups which were Tuparamos, Eagles, Ultras, Vigilantes, NAB, CAST and Marines, the latter consisting mostly of younger fans.
Atalanta Ultras have a reputation as one of the most violent Ultras groups in Italy, self-describing as "we hate everybody", and indeed having few friends and many strong rivalries. [112] [142] [143] The club and its Ultras have been punished on multiple occasions by the Italian Football League for violent or racist conduct. [144] [145]
In Italy, the Derby della Capitale in Rome is often characterized by political tension. Some of Lazio 's ultras used swastikas and fascist symbols on their banners, and they have engaged in racist behavior during the derbies.
Curva (plural: curve) is an Italian term or name for curved stands of seating located at sports stadiums, particularly in Italy; so named, originally, due to their curved or bending shape. The curva plays an integral part in the culture of Ultras and European football .