Tribalism without toxicity – and other reasons why this woman’s euro is so interesting | World News

When Dutch fans who dressed in orange lined up to the Zurich Stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.

No need for separate paths, or heavy police.

That Women’s European Championship Has a different feel from men’s soccer tournaments.

Of course, there is no desire for the game to be fully calm or disanitated.

The victory is as hard as fought over, but encouraging tribal without toxicity is a lot of appeal.

“I will describe the behavior of men as aggressive or violence,” Fan Amy Cleall reflects the male match. “While the experience of women, there is still an element of olokan -ololok, from home and far and competitiveness, but it is not scary or scary.”

There is alcohol that is permitted at the Swiss stadium in Euro 2025, unlike in professional games in the UK.

And the soccer association even held a Lionesses fan event that flowed with liquor throughout Wednesday.

But there is no excessive feeling because Britain defeated the Netherlands 4-0 here on Wednesday night. There are no signs of Rowdiness because the winning fans mixed with their humble rivals.

Female fans feel safer in women’s football. And part of this sport can project the image to be more inclusive without fear of being misused.

A male Wales fan we met during the tourist attractions in FIFA HQ in Zurich KontraS went to Football Women and Men.

He said: “This is too drinking, the use of substances that should not be near a soccer place and then hooliganism that you will not get in a women’s game.”

Faithful England and Wales mixed in the fan zone in Zurich last night before their group battles, one hour trip at St Gallen on Sunday.

British fan Libby Bale said: “When you are in women’s football, you all gather.”

Two Male Fans – The two soccer coaches who often participate in English men’s matches abroad – find the experience of this woman’s euro refreshing.

“It feels more positive isn’t it,” said James Rose, turning to his friend.

Watching Spain beat Italy, Connor Falp added: “A little more friendly. You can go and do a little more conversation with other people we talk to.”

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And the English players have felt a positive vibration when leaving their base to go to the city.

Striker Lauren Hemp said: “When walking around Zurich, it is very pleasant to see a younger woman, a younger boys, want to grow like you.

“Amazing and making me very proud and remember the journey I had ever had when I was young.”