Barra brava

Barra brava is a name for organized supporter groups of football teams in Latin America. This style of supporting is very similar to European ultras. It includes standing throughout the match, singing and other enthusiastic behavior. Some barras bravas have developed reputations for hooliganism. The phenomenon originated in Argentina and Uruguay in the 1950s and '60s, but it has spread throughout the Americas in the '90s. In Brazil, the organized torcida plays a similar role and in México both the term barras and porras are used.

Groups

<!-- DO NOT ADD A GROUP UNLESS YOU REFERENCE IT WITH A VERIFIABLE SOURCE. Put new entries in alphabetical order (by name)-->

Argentina

In this country there are the largest and strongest organized supporter groups in the world.

Although in Argentina all the barras bravas are considered dangerous, security agencies believe that the barras of Independiente, Newell's Old Boys, Boca Juniors and River Plate are the strongest.

• Club Atlético Independiente - Los Diablos Rojos (The Red Devils)
• Club Atlético Boca Juniors - La 12/El Jugador Número 12 (The 12/The 12th player)
• Club Atlético River Plate - Los Borrachos del Tablón (The Drunkards of the Stand)
• Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro - La Butteler (The Butteler)
• Racing Club de Avellaneda - La Guardia Imperial (The Imperial Guard)
• Club Atlético Rosario Central - Los Guerreros (The Warriors)
• Club Atlético...... ...
...

Read More