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Roars vs. Results: A Natural Experiment on Spectator Impact in Elite European Football Leagues

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|Jan 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2025-0022 | Journal eISSN: 2082-8799 | Journal ISSN: 1899-1998
Language: English
Page range: 11 - 17
Submitted on: Oct 24, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 20, 2025
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Published on: Jan 18, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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