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UNAIR NEWS<\/strong> \u2013 When the national football team takes to the field, millions of eyes focus on the same match. Differences in ethnicity, religion, profession, and economic background seem to fade during the 90 minutes of game. Behind the excitement, however, football possesses a social power that extends far beyond its function as a sport.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Rizky Sugianto Putri SAnt MSi, an Anthropology lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), believes that football possesses a unique ability to build a society\u2019s collective identity. According to her, supporters of the national team form a new identity as fellow Indonesians who rally behind a shared goal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

\u201cFootball legend Diego Maradona once said, \u2018Football isn\u2019t a game, nor a sport; it\u2019s a religion.\u2019 The statement reflects how football has evolved into a space that fosters exceptionally strong emotional bonds,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Identity in the stadium stands<\/b><\/h5>\n\n

Kiki, as she is commonly known, explained that stadiums no longer serve merely as venues for sporting events. From the perspective of sports anthropology, they become cultural spaces where supporters build and celebrate a collective identity.<\/p>\n\n

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Rizky Sugianto Putri SAnt MSi, Sports Anthropology lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR). (Photo: By courtesy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

They do so through various shared practices, including singing chants, waving flags, displaying tifos (large-scale choreographed displays), and wearing matching gear as a symbol of solidarity. All of these activities reflect a significant level of commitment, as they require considerable time, effort, and financial resources.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cAll of these activities foster communal behavior. People who were previously strangers come to see themselves as part of the same community because they share the same goals and identity,\u201d she explained.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

According to Kiki, a sense of belonging to the national team leads people to regard the team\u2019s achievements as a source of collective pride. Over time, this feeling gradually replaces local identities with a national identity as supporters of Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n

Solidarity extends beyond the pitch<\/b><\/h5>\n\n

Kiki noted that solidarity among supporters extends well beyond the final whistle. Various expressions of support for the national team continue to emerge in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n

She cited the public\u2019s enthusiasm during Indonesia\u2019s FIFA World Cup qualifiers as an example. At that time, various shopping centres, shops and even transport services offered discounts and special perks to members of the public wearing the national team\u2019s jersey. This phenomenon demonstrates that football is capable of fostering a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the stadium.<\/p>\n\n

Nevertheless, Kiki cautioned that this spirit of togetherness must not become a justification for aggressive or discriminatory behaviour. \u201cFootball always teaches unity. We can take pride in our own group identity, but that pride should never come at the expense of others,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n\n

Author: Maia Chaerunnisa<\/p>\n\n

Editor: Yulia Rohmawati<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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