I recently attended a Lazio match and was shocked to see some fans displaying posters with what appeared to be racist slogans. In contrast, at clubs like FC St. Pauli in Germany, fans have been seen holding anti-far-right banners like “F*** AfD”. This got me wondering: why is football in Europe so deeply intertwined with political expression, especially from the far-right and far-left? Is this a reflection of broader societal divisions, or does football culture uniquely amplify these sentiments? I’m curious to hear from Europeans—how do politics manifest in football in your country, and why do you think the sport serves as such a platform?