Originally Posted by
Harry Lime
Very much so. Hooligan groups and Ultras are often lumped together and there are blurred lines, but lots of ultra groups are simply loyal and ardent fans. The rise of the far right across Europe has definitely seen a shift in the politics within formerly apolitical ultra groups. However plenty of clubs both small and large have ultra groups who range from liberal/left, to anarchist, to just taking a stand against racism and the extreme right. Marseille, AEK Athens, Sporting Lisbon, Werder Bremen and Standard Liege are probably the most notable of the bigger clubs off the top of my head.
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