Expert: Football Violence About Masculinity

Nearly 900 people have been arrested in riots that erupted after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for a second consecutive year. The violence has sparked debate about motivations behind fan aggression. forumteam.blog

Mateusz Grodecki, Associate Professor at The Maria Grzegorzewska University, told FRANCE 24 that football violence 'is about proving one's masculinity and the excitement that violence provides to one's life.' The expert's comments come as authorities continue to deal with the aftermath of the weekend disturbances.