Montague’s success comes in his ability to provide the background on how the “ultras” movement came to existence and spread internationally.
It is uncommon to read comprehensively about football, history and politics all in one place but with Montague’s fourth book, his latest piece of investigative journalism, you are offered a chance to do just that.
That said, football fanaticism still has a darker side. Nowadays, ultra-groups are spaces for people with political ideas outside the norm, providing the opportunity to meet more likeminded fans to enjoy football with. These movements can no longer be straightforwardly defined or categorised as typically right-wing, paramilitary or criminal firms associated with world football. When you mention the word “ultra” the first thoughts that come into your mind are usually associated with flares and violence but in 1312: Among the Ultras: A Journey With The World’s Most Extreme Fans (2020) it quickly becomes apparent that these groups are actually far more than this and ought to be considered on a deeper level. 1312: Among the Ultras: A Journey With The World’s Most Extreme Fans (2020)
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