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In the 1970s and 1980s, as violent fan hooliganism spread in England, Nevin says Scotland fans tacked the other way, differentiating themselves by being nice, making friends with everyone — and throwing a good party.—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 12 June 2026 The remaining third presumably were off doing football hooliganism or pretending that Oasis isn’t total shite.—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026 In fans, the hooliganism that undermines goodwill is revealed in the incredible lack of Temperance.—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Some local officials worried that soccer hooliganism would descend upon Orlando.—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hooliganism