News of fans

Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football

10-10-2023 14:44 Fútbol del pueblo? Not so much – watching the region’s stars play in the flesh has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.

Argentine football marks 10 years without away fans at matches

11-06-2023 10:27 It's a decade since Lanús fan Javier Gerez was killed by a police officer outside a stadium in La Plata. Since then, no away supporters have been allowed at football matches in Argentina – but the violence and deaths haven’t ceased

by Claudio Gómez

Messi becomes a target for fan discontent in Paris

03-04-2023 14:37 A malaise has set in around Paris Saint-Germain, with a section of the club's support turning on Lionel Messi.

Argentina dominates FIFA's 'The Best' award ceremony

27-02-2023 21:56 Messi, Scaloni and 'Dibu' Martinez also pick up prizes, with even Argentina's legendary fanbase honoured with an award.

La Albiceleste revel in 'home' support at World Cup

12-12-2022 11:19 Argentina's bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games.

Thousands in Bangladesh capital cheer Argentina's World Cup win

01-12-2022 08:55 As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland in Doha, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration in Bangladesh.

LGBT football fans fight for safe space in Brazil stadiums

25-10-2022 12:28 Some clubs in Brazil are providing rare safe spaces for gay fans who often steer clear of football stadiums for fear of coming under attack. In other stadiums, homosexual fans are often forced to fly under the radar to avoid homophobic chants, insults, hostile looks, and even assaults.

A football match is not a war

14-10-2022 08:27 Events at the Gimnasia-Boca match show that a comprehensive overhaul of the policing of football matches is long overdue.

by Dan Edwards