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What is happing to football? Tavernier, Smalling and Grealish almost injured

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Football fans are well-known for their attachment to the team they support, through all the good and bad. How many times did your dad tell you to be silent because Manchester United is about to score an important goal? And in that moment everybody in the room remains breathless as if every breeze of air would affect the player's skill.

A similar feeling happens when you hit the Spin button of a slot and hold your breath to see if you won the jackpot or not. And in that moment when you score the lucky combination and your balance increases constantly, you feel like you are on the top of the world. But it is not just about slots, bonuses and all the casino games come with thrilling sensations that allow you to live your experience to the fullest. It's the same story with football. You never know if your favourite team will win or not, but you are watching for the experience too not just for the final result.

Some people are fans since they were young and they witness how the team changed over the years. You have the feeling that you are part of an important thing and that enhances when you leave your house to go to the stadium. It's natural for fans to chant or jeer at their rivals. These are part of the whole atmosphere and help build up the tension. But from booing at the other team to going on the field to physically assault a player, this is not at all football spirit.

We are sure that there are those supporters who are more enthusiastic than others but physical assault should not be present at a football match. Unfortunately, this kind of events took place several times in the past weeks, a feature that is not compatible with this sport or any other. Passing the incident with the glass bottle hurled at the Celtic winger, this Friday, another supporter fed by "passion" confronted James Tavernier, the skipper from Rangers on the touchline at Easter Road. Sources show that the football player did not suffer any injuries and the incident is being investigated.

At Emirates Stadium, a man could not hold his enthusiasm any longer and ran on the pitch to congratulate the Gunners on their goal. But, what were the chances, he ran into the defender of the Manchester United Chris Smalling and simply shoved him. The defender was not hurt and the fan was taken off the field and arrested. The match was played against Arsenal and also an Arsenal spokesperson said: "We utterly condemn the behaviour of the individual."

Birmingham City witnessed another incident of this kind but this one almost injured the football player. A fan ran on the pitch and "swung a fist from behind" at Jack Grealish, the captain of Aston Villa. He fell down instantly and his teammates and opponents surrounded the angry fan. Luckily, the player was not hurt and later declared that "there is rivalry and stuff in football but I don't think there's any place for that." Sources show that the individual will be banned for life from the stadium.

There are not the only incidents that took place because a person cannot accept the fact that their team lost. These happened before (goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was shoved in the face in 2012) and they will happen again because it will always be angry supporters who want to make their voice heard.

Football clubs and even event organisers are looking for solutions that are convenient for both players and fans. Even though the British grounds are famous for their crowd experience, maybe they can go back to put the fences up. Maybe if they secure the area more precisely, the fans would be scared to act. Why ruin a pleasant football experience, for your and for others, just to punch a player? Does it worth it to be banned for life from your favourite stadium? You are there to enjoy your time and cheer or boo together with your mates and you should focus on having an awesome experience.

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