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• Soccer in Sun and Shadow by Edward Galeano

• How Soccer Explains the World by Franklin Foer

• The Soccer War by Ryszard Kapuscinski

• Foul! The Secret World of FIFA by Andrew Jennings

• Congratulations, You Have Just Met the ICF by Cass Pennant

• Futebol, the Brazillian Way of Life by Alex Bellos

• Now You Know Soccer by Doug Lennox

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Tifo was originally the Italian word for the phenomenon of supporting a sport team, but it is now mainly used as the name for the sort of spectacular, choreographed display staged by large groups of fans called “ultras” on the balconies or terraces of arenas or stadiums during sporting events, most often soccer matches. For example, tifos can consist of large sections of the crowd holding and turning colour placards, to create larger “tiled” banners. Other materials that have been used include coloured plastic sheeting, flags, balloons, confetti, paper rolls, flares, fireworks, dolls, and mascots.