"Fans"

19 June 2024

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Guess who's back.

Every World Cup, every European Championship, every Nations League (that one might be a stretch), a particular sort of fan appears. The kind that not only supports the team, but wears the team. Replica shirt? Check. Face paint? Check. Novelty hat? Check. Air horn? Double-check. Suffice it to say, they attract attention wherever they go.

Everyone they meet is rendered speechless, whether it's on the patio, down the shops, or in the gents. Is it shock, confusion, or vicarious embarrassment? Not at all—it's just good to see these die-soft supporters again after they disappeared two years ago. Sure, they missed all the qualifiers, but who cares (or, as the French say, on s'en fout)?

The result is an affectionate piss-take of fans who jump on the tournament bandwagon then jump off at the final whistle. In the meantime, they bring colour and snacks to the party—who knows, they may even put a bet on.

France

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