For starters, SG are just that; groups of enthusiasts who support a soccer club. Their enthusiasm is, in most cases, excessive to most individuals. To be able to discuss tifos and their history or meaning, one must have a brief understanding of the type of individual(s) who create said tifos.

SG are the individuals cheering, drumming, flag-waving, singing, screaming, and doing whatever they can to support their club for 90 minutes or more. Unlike fans of other sports, such as baseball or basketball, SG practically work all year round and are ran like an organization. You will most likely see, or shall I say ‘hear’, these groups marching to the stadium well before kickoff.