“Es un sentimiento, que lo llevo en el corazón, yo daría toda mi vida por ser campeón”: una aproximación a la expresión de la identidad de los hinchas de Sporting Cristal

• Autores: Peña Hidalgo, Salomé Celeste, Garland, Claudia
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2024
• Institución: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Repositorio: PUCP-Institucional
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:repositorio.pucp.edu.pe:20.500.14657/203182
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/lacolmena/article/view/30054/26963; https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14657/203182; https://doi.org/10.18800/lacolmena.202401.004
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Identity; Relational identity; Football fans; Ultras; Emotional bond; Peruvian football; Identidad personal; Identidad relacional; Hinchas; Barra; Vínculo emocional; Fútbol peruano; https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#5.04.01

This research examines the identity of Sporting Cristal fans in Lima, Peru, focusing on personal identity, relational identity within the fan group (barra), and identity expression in other life spaces. For this purpose, qualitative methods were used, including in-depth interviews with six male and female fans, this study explores fans’ experiences, emotions, and sense of belonging related to the club. The findings reveal that fans’ personal identity with Sporting Cristal is rooted in family traditions, emotional connections, and shared values with the club. Their commitment is expressed through attending matches, purchasing club merchandise, and engaging in protests to voice their concerns. Within the fan group, fans develop close bonds, providing emotional and financial support to fellow supporters. However, female fans face challenges related to gender stereotypes within the male-dominated fan culture and navigate them by adopting masculine behaviors and relying on male allies within the barra. In other life spaces, fans balance their commitment to the club with family and work responsibilities, prioritizing in some cases their involvement in fan activities accordingly.