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Hooliganism as a Postmodern Religion. Theological Reflections and Contemporary Sociological Narratives

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Nikolaos Denaxas^*

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13 November 2024

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19 November 2024

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Abstract

According to specific theories which are developing a special sociological methodology, sports in general manifest as a complex social phenomenon and its study allows us to investigate aspects of the social organization of modern societies. Sports are not an autonomous event of human activity. We can observe an institutional subset of sports in the wider set of society and the dynamics that develop within its contexts. The stadium, as a point of reference for a sports club, is considered an element that actually contributes to the construction of the public space. Through contemporary narratives, we will also try to approach the very special “language” of the “sports fan religiosity”.

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Subject: Social Sciences - Religion

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