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Fight between the barras bravas of Nueva Chicago and Tigre after the match in the Nueva Chicago's stadium in 2007.

Barra brava is a name for organized supporter groups of football teams in Latin America. This style of supporting is very similar to European ultras. It includes standing throughout the match, singing and other enthusiastic behavior. Some barras bravas have developed reputations for hooliganism. The phenomenon originated in Argentina and Uruguay in the 50s and 60s, but it has spread throughout the Americas in the 90s. In Brazil, the organized torcida plays a similar role and in México both the term barras and porras are used.

Groups

Argentina

In this country there are the largest and strongest organized supporter groups in the world.

Although in Argentina all the barras bravas are considered dangerous, security agencies believe that the barras of Independiente, Newell's Old Boys, Boca Juniors and River Plate are the strongest.[1]

Bolivia

In Bolivia the barras bravas only are in La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba. While not as unconditionally supporting, they tend to be 'more fair' with themselves, supporting the team only when it deserves. The biggest barras bravas in Bolivia are both from La Paz and Santa Cruz de La Sierra: Los Chiflados, Gurkas, La Pesada Verda and La Gloriosa Ultra Sur 34. In 2006 La Pesada Verde fought against Los Borrachos del Tablón when Oriente Petrolero was losing against River Plate 0-1. In the Copa Sudamericana 2009, one of the menbers of Los Chiflados went into the field to a hit a River Plate de Montevideo player.

Brazil

In Brazil the Barras only play a major role on the extreme south of the country. Elsewhere, the torcida organizadas (organized supporters) have complete dominance. While not as unconditionally supporting, they tend to be 'more fair' with themselves, supporting the team only when it deserves. The biggest Barras in Brazil are both from the state of Rio Grande do Sul: Geral do Grêmio and Guarda Popular Colorada.

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Ecuador

Honduras

México

Panamá

Paraguay

Perú

United States/Canada

Uruguay

Venezuela

References

  1. ^ Tell how operate the Independiente barra brava (Spanish)
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