![]() The worldwide student revolts of 1968, for instance, proved ideal ground for the formation of Italy’s first ultras (at AC Milan), as religious and societal attitudes began to shift. Here, he traces the movement’s origins against a backdrop of political and cultural upheaval. One group of ultras tends to put it more poetically, calling themselves “noble outlaws who live outside a system of control”.Īs the author of When Friday Comes: Football, war and revolution in the Middle East and Thirty One Nil: On the road with football’s outsiders, Montague excels at deep travelogue, his immersion in his subject allowing for a fresh and unusual perspective. Indeed, “1312” is numerical code for “ACAB”, the traditional acronym for “All Cops Are Bastards”. The thing they all share is the idea of brotherhood, united in a common cause and forever mistrustful of authority. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a fascinating, hands-on account of a unique global subculture, encountering groups that might variously be described as activists, hardcore fans, foot soldiers, criminals or campaigners. What, exactly, is an ultra? Even James Montague struggles to define the term in this comprehensive study, visiting over two dozen countries in the process. ![]()
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