Ultra: The Underworld of Italian Football

Name: Ultra: The Underworld of Italian Football
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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Daily Telegraph Football Book of the Year Ultras are often compared to punks, Hell's Angels, hooligans or the South American Barras Bravas. But in truth, they are a thoroughly Italian phenomenon... From the author of The Dark Heart of Italy, Blood on the Altar and A Place of Refuge. Italy's ultras are the most organised and violent fans in European football. Many groups have evolved into criminal gangs, involved in ticket-touting, drug-dealing and murder. A cross between the Hell's Angels and hooligans, they're often the foot-soldiers of the Mafia and have been instrumental in the rise of the far-right. But the purist ultras say that they are are insurgents fighting against a police state and modern football. Only amongst the ultras, they say, can you find belonging, community and a sacred concept of sport. They champion not just their teams, they say, but their forgotten suburbs and the dispossessed. Through the prism of the ultras, Jones crafts a compelling investigation into Italian society and its favourite sport. He writes about not just the ultras of some of Italy's biggest clubs – Juventus, Torino, Lazio, Roma and Genoa – but also about its lesser-known ones from Cosenza and Catania. He examines the sinister side of football fandom, with its violence and political extremism, but also admires the passion, wit, solidarity and style of a fascinating and contradictory subculture.

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Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Italian football with Ultra: The Underworld of Italian Football. Delve into the heart of Italy's ultras - passionate football fans who are not just supporters, but insurgents fighting against a police state and modern football. Winner of the Daily Telegraph Football Book of the Year, this book offers a captivating investigation into Italian society and its favorite sport. Discover the captivating stories of ultras from renowned clubs like Juventus, Torino, Lazio, Roma, and Genoa, as well as lesser-known ones from Cosenza and Catania.

Experience the raw passion, wit, and solidarity of a subculture that has captivated the football world. The ultras are more than just fans; they are a symbol of belonging, community, and a sacred approach to sport. Through the vivid storytelling of the author of The Dark Heart of Italy, Blood on the Altar, and A Place of Refuge, explore the dark and fascinating underworld of Italian football and how the ultras have become an integral part of the game.

Unveil the sinister side of football fandom, with its ties to violence, political extremism, and organized crime. Discover the intricate web of connections between the ultras, the Mafia, and the rise of the far-right in Italy. From involvement in criminal activities to their role as foot soldiers of the underworld, the ultras present a complex and intriguing portrait of Italian society. Are they rebels with a cause or merely troublemakers? Dive into Ultra and find out for yourself.

Join us in exploring the mesmerizing yet contradictory world of Italian football ultras. Whether you are a football aficionado seeking to understand the cultural nuances of fan behavior or a curious reader eager for a riveting tale, Ultra: The Underworld of Italian Football promises to captivate and enlighten. Dare to step into the shadows where football meets society, and be prepared for a journey like no other.

Get your copy now and embark on a gripping exploration of Italy's football subculture!

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