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An update on the recent app issues

Hello, We had a very tough week with many different issues happening at the same time. The main issue, which has been going on for a long time now, is that our main data provider has not been able to deliver results and updates in time, resulting in scores being

Anton and his (unfair) connection with Örgryte: "My girlfriend likes knitting. Why doesn't she get depressed when she ruins a sweatshirt?!"

Anton and his (unfair) connection with Örgryte: "My girlfriend likes knitting. Why doesn't she get depressed when she ruins a sweatshirt?!"

In the world of football, there exists a community of fans whose love for the sport knows no bounds. Forza Football aims to give these fans a voice through a series of interviews. Today we meet Anton (29), who supports Swedish side Örgryte from Gothenburg. Anton was introduced to the

"It's kind of strange how you can care so much about 11 guys kicking a ball"

"It's kind of strange how you can care so much about 11 guys kicking a ball"

In the world of football, there exists a community of fans whose love for the sport knows no bounds. Forza Football aims to give these fans a voice through a series of interviews. Today we meet Hugo (23), who has been a huge Hammarby IF fan for six years now.

A Liverpool fans' take on the causes of his football-related upset

A Liverpool fans' take on the causes of his football-related upset

In the world of football, there exists a community of fans whose love for the sport knows no bounds. Forza Football aims to give these fans a voice through a series of interviews. Today we meet Josh (39), who has been a Liverpool fan for 25 years now. Josh'

Robin opens up on extreme Ajax fandom: "I despise big games, the nervousness makes me tremble"

Robin opens up on extreme Ajax fandom: "I despise big games, the nervousness makes me tremble"

In the world of football, there exists a community of fans whose love for the sport knows no bounds. Forza Football aims to give these fans a voice through a series of interviews. Our journey begins in the Netherlands, where we meet Robin (25), an avid Ajax fan. Robin begins

"Telling someone: 'It's just a game' is not the solution" - Counselor talks 'sports fan grief'

"Telling someone: 'It's just a game' is not the solution" - Counselor talks 'sports fan grief'

Being a sports fan is more than just a casual hobby for many people. It can become an integral part of their lives, a full-time job that demands emotional investment and dedication. But what happens when the game doesn't go well? How does it affect the mental health

Professor on psychology behind die-hard fans and how they can fall into depression

Professor on psychology behind die-hard fans and how they can fall into depression

In a previous article the motives for becoming a football fan were discussed. We also learned that fans who strongly identify with their favourite team can have their daily lives influenced by football. Together with Filip Boen, who is a Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at KU Leuven in

Why are we fans? Exploring the deeper meaning of fandom for 'the beautiful game'

Why are we fans? Exploring the deeper meaning of fandom for 'the beautiful game'

For countless people, football is more than just a game. It’s a way of life. To learn and understand all things football fandom, Forza Football speak to Filip Boen, who's a Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at KU Leuven in Belgium. His research focuses on the

67% of fans believe that the performances of their favourite club have an impact on their well-being

67% of fans believe that the performances of their favourite club have an impact on their well-being

Football is about chasing greatness, but when our club loses, it leaves a void that's hard to fill. It's that void what interests us. A survey by Forza Football found that our favourite clubs have a big impact on us, even though we can't