In Russia, in order to attend soccer matches in the country’s Premier League, fans now need to present a “Fan ID.” The state says it’s about public safety and security. But Russian soccer fans aren’t buying it.
Can artificial crowd noise match the thrill of packed stadiums?
Edward Hirt, psychology professor at The University of Indiana at Bloomington, says there are a lot of psychological benefits to rooting for the team. But he also warns that going to any extreme in life can be unhealthy.
World Cup fever is officially spiking well over 98 degrees Fahrenheit. You can feel it, and you can hear it. If you can’t hear World Cup fever, you’re probably deaf. The love hate relationship with the vuvuzela on today’s show.
