Jeffrey W. Kassing (PhD, Kent State University, USA) is Professor of Communication Studies and Co-Director of the Sport, Media and Culture Research Group in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University. His research interests include sport, media, identity, fandom, humor, and soccer.

Lindsey J. Meân (PhD, University of Sheffield, UK) is Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Sport, Media and Culture Research Group in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University. Her research interests include the intersection of identities, sport, media, culture, ideology, gender, and representational practices.

Preface - History, Origins, and Evolution of Tifo - Football, Identity, and Fandom - Demonstrating Dedication and Performing Devotion - Memorializing, Commemorating, and Community Building - Animating Rivalries and Antagonizing Adversaries - Choreographing Politics and Illustrating Social Movements - Commodifying and Commercializing Tifo - Tifo and Modern Sport - Index.