Football fans admit soaking themselves in beer and smashing phones… take the test to find out if you’re a diehard
FOOTIE fans have admitted to soaking themselves in alcohol and smashing up their devices during games – but what type of supporter are you?
From how many matches you watch – live or on the TV – to how often you take part in fantasy football leagues, discover which category you fall into in this quiz.
Answer these questions and discover if you really are a diehard fan, or merely a spectator.
It comes as research found a third of football fans are so passionate about the sport they have soaked themselves in beer, ripped clothing – and even smashed their phones.
Some 36 per cent admit they have encountered a football fail when celebrating a goal being scored.
The study was commissioned by tech brand, HONOR, which wrapped an entire bar in the centre of Barcelona in bubble wrap for fans watching Barca take on Bayern Munich – to ensure no mishaps happen.
A spokesperson for the brand said: “Football fans are arguably the heart and soul of the game.
“Their passion, dedication and unwavering support can create an atmosphere unlike any other, both in the stadium and beyond.
“Whether cheering from the stands or watching from home, fans fuel the excitement, making every match a spectacle of unity, pride and love for the sport.
“However, our research shows that this passion can sometimes lead to all sorts of funny mishaps – often involving personal belongings.”
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The poll of more than 1,000 supporters of the beautiful game also found pouring an entire drink over themselves (12 per cent), ripping a favourite item of clothing (eight per cent), and smashing their phone screen (seven per cent) were among the top mishaps.
More than four in 10 (41 per cent) admit to often getting carried away with the excitement during a football match.
But 64 per cent say these fails were totally worth it, just to see a goal being scored.
The study also found 14 per cent of fans are less concerned about their belongings when celebrating during a match.
Although 12 per cent say they are more susceptible to damaging their personal things when watching their football team.
Items which have been victims of these celebrations include drinks (19 per cent), food (13 per cent), and keys (10 per cent).
And one in ten have thrown their phone in the air, according to the OnePoll.com data.
The spokesperson for Honor added: “Despite these football fails, it seems fans think it’s all worth it in the end to see their favourite team score a goal.
“Nothing can beat the roar of the crowd and the thrill of seeing the ball hit the back of the net.
“It’s a surge of adrenaline and pride that stays with you long after the match ends and is what makes football the beautiful game that it is.”
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