Hooliganism involves a range of illicit behaviors, often occurring in crowded public spaces or at sporting events:
Being drunken, loud, and generally disruptive to the peace. hooligan
Hand-to-hand combat between rival groups or attacks on public officials like referees and police. Hooliganism involves a range of illicit behaviors, often
Destruction of property, often in the form of rioting or looting. hooligan
Hooligan groups are often structured with clear leaders who coordinate acts and followers who carry them out. History and Origins The term first appeared in print in the late 19th century.
While the term is broad, it is most synonymous with .
By the 1890s, the London press began using "The Hooligan Boys" as shorthand for violent street gangs of young men. Football Hooliganism
