The Capo

What motivates a supporter to spend every game with his back turned to the action on the pitch? To spend the game imploring other supporters to sing, chant, jump in unison? To be the man on the stand, above the fray, to be recognised by all in his end of the stadium?

Capo, Zenit Saint Petersburg

That man (I've yet to hear of a female capo worldwide) is typically known in ultras circles as the capo, which is (roughly speaking) Italian for "leader".

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