The emotional trauma fans go through

Around any sport scene, there are mainly two participants or actors; the player (sport idol) and the sport fan (supporter) wherein one cannot do without the other. In fact in football circles, the fan is always regarded as the 12th player. Behind these main actors (player and fan) there are other stakeholders like staff and volunteers, board, management, and commercial partners or sponsors. Although they far outnumber the rest of these stakeholders, one would be in doubt if all decisions taken at the board and management level are ever in the best interest of the devoted fan. Club administrators argue engaging fans in decision-making often attracts a diverse range of opinions just within one club, which could be counter-productive. Fans invest deeply in their teams, but the emotional highs and lows can sometimes lead to extreme stress and even health risks like cardiac arrests. Just like with their favourite sport stars and teams, heartbreak and glory are part of any sport always waiting on the sidelines for them. Beyond all this, there is something called destiny.

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