Doação e trabalho voluntário dos torcedores no futebol cearense: o caso do movimento independente da torcida tricolor

Abstract

This dissertation intends to analyze the actions of a group of supporters of the Fortaleza Esporte Clube, named Movimento Independente da Torcida Tricolor, also called MITT, founded in 2006,whose main objective is there form and expansion of physical assets of the club, through campaigns raising money and building materials. The analysis considers football as a field, in terms used by Pierre Bourdieu, a space defined by the competition of a very symbolic capital and specific forms of consecration. Based on the opinions of the fans in sports radio programs and discussions in online forums, as well as the observation of meetings held by the MITT, it was observed that, since its founding, the group has gained prestige and is considered by fans as a model to be followed. This growth in the value of the association, in this social space where the gift, the giving without expecting something in return, the sacrifice in the name of something bigger(the club) and the suppression of individual interests are considered supreme values, has been achieved from two modes of public expression of disinterest: first, for some financial gain, explained by the constant publication in the media of the benefits of account of what is collected from the fans, and finally by renouncing the pursuit of consecration, i.e., by the very specific form of symbolic capital at stake.