"In North Africa, there’s a time-honored saying: 'When it comes to football, the spectacle is not on the pitch but in the stands.' Over the past two decades, the region has produced some of the football world’s most electrifying atmospheres at matches, despite attempts by some countries to sanitize the game. This is largely thanks to the ultra groups that have emerged from Morocco to Egypt in the 21st century. According to Martino Simcik, an expert on global fan culture, being part of an ultra group is about 'living your passion for your team 24/7.' Ultras engage 'in certain rituals that [distinguish them] from the average fan.' As Simcik explains, these actions include choreography, singing, making graffiti, and often physical confrontation and violence. ..."
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