Abstract

1. Introduction: Reflections on the Context of 'Left Wing' Fan Cultures 2. A Contextual Analysis of Europe's Ultra Football Supporters Movement 3. Bosnia, the Bridge, and the Ball 4. Politics and Culture of FC St. Pauli: From leftism, through anti-establishment, to commercialisation 5. Political ideology and activism in football fan culture in Spain: a view from the far left 6. Struggle for Grassroots Involvement in Football Club Governance: Experiences of a Supporter-Activist 7. La Tessera della Rivolta: Italy's Failed Fan Identification Card 8. Kicking from the Left: Friendship of Celtic and FC St. Pauli Supporters 9. The birthplace of Italian Communism: Political Identity and Action Amongst Livorno Fans 10. Racism, xenophobia and intolerance in Spanish football: Evolution and responses from the government and the civil society 11. Left Wing Supporter Movements and the Political Economy of Football

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