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French President Emmanuel Macron watching the World Cup final. Sputnik / Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron watching the World Cup final. Sputnik / Reuters
Neuroscience can help explain football fans' behaviour
Stress hormones run rife when we watch a game – and that can make the difference between fun and aggression, writes Olivier Oullier