A neurological study published in Radiology reveals that football fans exhibit distinct brain activity linked to their emotional responses during matches. Researchers in Chile studied 60 male fans using fMRI, finding that winning activates the brain's reward system, while losing triggers emotional distress. The study highlights how fanaticism can alter emotional regulation and cognitive control, with implications beyond sports, including politics and religion. The findings suggest that early life experiences can shape susceptibility to fanaticism. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)