Ultras -

Ultras reject the idea of being mere "consumers" of football. They see themselves as the soul of the club, often clashing with commercial interests and modern, "sanitized" versions of the game [5, 11].

These races are often called "fueling contests disguised as running races." Runners must manage complex nutrition (often real food rather than gels), gear transitions, and "low points" where the mind wants to quit [3, 17]. Ultras

Matchdays are defined by Tifos —massive, hand-crafted banners and mosaics—flares, constant chanting, and synchronized drums [5, 11, 23]. Ultras reject the idea of being mere "consumers" of football

In many regions, Ultras are powerful political actors. They have played roles in revolutions (e.g., Egypt’s Arab Spring) and often represent marginalized social groups [20, 21, 27]. "sanitized" versions of the game [5