Torcidas organizadas de futebol e suas interfaces: uma revisão sistemática da produção científica nacional

Abstract

The present study aims to map the production of scientific articles published in national journals on organized soccer fans. We conducted a systematic literature review with a descriptive qualitative design. The search was carried out in the major national journals rated WebQualis B2 or higher in the field of Physical Education, using the following keywords: 'organized soccer fans,' 'organized soccer supporter,' and 'organized soccer supporter' (in both singular and plural forms). Based on the applied filter, the sample of this systematic review comprised a total of 18 articles, which were classified into 3 thematic categories: 1- Violence (including eight articles); 2- Leisure Activities (comprising four articles); 3- Club Affiliation (encompassing six articles). The results highlighted that the issue of violence continues to be at the forefront of the themes surrounding organized soccer fans. It is, therefore, concluded that it is essential to discredit the belief, largely perpetuated by the media, that violence in Brazilian soccer is solely the result of the exclusive actions of organized soccer fans. Hence, the significance of conducting studies that present empirical counterarguments against such discriminatory and superficial beliefs.