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As the twelfth player, the public is an important element of the soccer show. Supporters have long been well integrated into European clubs to which they have brought a valued aid. Given the professionalization of soccer, the distance between supporters, managers and players has widened. Supporters have tried to find a new role for themselves in different ways. However, due notably to the paternalistic attitude of managers, who see them exclusively as supporters during matches, they are finding it difficult to become equal partners in the game.