Nat Locke explores fans' passionate devotion to international sports events
Nat Locke discusses the irrational passion fans display for sports during international competitions. He highlights the excitement of Norwegian fans at the World Cup and the unique expressions of national pride seen in Scots and the Dutch. Locke suggests that this enthusiasm represents a deep-seated desire for communal belonging, regardless of prior knowledge of the sport.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC
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