Hooliganism involves a range of illicit behaviors, often occurring in crowded public spaces or at sporting events:
Being drunken, loud, and generally disruptive to the peace. hooligan
Many historians believe the word is derived from the Irish surname Houlihan . It was popularized in London music hall songs and comic strips that depicted a rowdy, fictional Irish family of that name. Hooliganism involves a range of illicit behaviors, often
Hooligan groups are often structured with clear leaders who coordinate acts and followers who carry them out. History and Origins The term first appeared in print in the late 19th century. hooligan
While the term is broad, it is most synonymous with .
Destruction of property, often in the form of rioting or looting.