Re: Soccer fans' behaviour
Reply #34 –
Back then it was different because the clubs were grew out of, were funded and closely affiliated with ethnic specific venues in various suburbs.
Heart and Victory have no such affiliation although certain lobby groups try to make it out that is the case!
I see myself as an Australian first and foremost, what really hurts me is to see people most of whom are probably 2nd, 3rd or 4th generation Australian's associate themselves with another country and culture first ahead of their country!
FWIW, my grandmother was Italian although her family heritage was mostly Spanish. (Catalonia) I don't believe I am part of a minority because I am Australian!