Are pre-match rituals more exciting than actual football games? Perhaps scientists ought to ask the fans | David Goldblatt

By The Guardian   |   4 weeks ago
Are pre-match rituals more exciting than actual football games? Perhaps scientists ought to ask the fans | David Goldblatt

Monitoring Brazilian football fans' heart rates during a big match revealed that pre-game rituals were more emotionally intense than the game itself. Football is a collective ritual with diverse emotions beyond excitement, reflecting cultural identities and narratives. Despite global changes, football remains a valued communal experience offering authentic connections and comprehensible narratives.

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