Whether they helped bring down Jose Mourinho, marched against their club owner or just stood up for their rights, fans have a long history of using their passion to fight for change. Here are some of the best fan protest stories.
One of the most famous and awe-inspiring fan protests came from Sweden, when AIK and Hammarby supporters joined forces to show the power of their combined support against the clubs’ owners. The result was a dramatic display of pink flying oinkers during the first minute of the match, causing the game to be held up and sparking several arrests.
It’s not just about the oinkers, of course; supporters have plenty more ways to make their voices heard, including boycotting games and raising banners. But if you want to know how to do it right, here’s what you need to know about protesting.
The first step is to brush up on your rights and learn how to protest safely. Then it’s time to think about what you want to protest about and how you’ll do it.
Last night Oakland 68s and a few other groups tried out a new way of expressing displeasure with the Athletics’ ownership by holding a pregame party in the stadium parking lot and then refusing to enter the stadium at all for their game against the Cleveland Guardians. One fan bucked the trend, though, sitting in his usual spot in the right field bleachers to watch the game on a blowup projection screen.