A recent study by King's College London reveals that the emotional experience of football fans is deeply rooted in neuroscience. The act of witnessing a goal triggers the release of dopamine, creating a euphoric feeling similar to gambling wins. Football's nature of fewer goals intensifies the emotional 'high,' prompting fans to return for more unpredictable experiences. The shared experience among fans resembles ancient rituals, as they gather at stadiums, creating bonds reminiscent of Neolithic gatherings. The research suggests that the sense of place and emotional memories connected with stadiums are vital to football culture.
Witnessing your team scoring a goal releases a cascade of feel-good chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine, creating a sense of euphoria comparable to winning the lottery.
The high may be more intense for football fans because fewer goals are scored, incentivizing a consistent chase for that dopamine hit, due to the unpredictability of the game.
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