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Sports · 29 March 2026

Football fans rarely stop supporting their clubs

Football fans rarely stop supporting their clubs

Many people consider supporting a football team a lifelong commitment, often decided during childhood. Most fans consider a supporter abandoning their club or changing loyalty to be a serious offense, unlike other personal decisions. For example, Dylan, 21, an Oldham Athletic supporter, has his club tattooed and attends all matches, stating he'd never abandon his team.

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