tifo
n. C / Un. a large, colourful display of flags, signs, or banners made by sports fans in a stadium. It is usually done to show support for their team or to celebrate a big game.
n. a coordinated visual display organised by supporters within a stadium, typically involving banners, flags, or placards. Often used to express club identity or political messages during association football matches.
The fans created a beautiful tifo before the match started.
The home supporters spent weeks preparing a massive tifo that covered the entire north stand for the local derby.
While some clubs provide materials for stadium-wide displays, the most authentic tifos are those designed and funded independently by ultra groups to demonstrate their unwavering loyalty.
Countable when referring to a specific display; uncountable when referring to the general culture of fan displays.
Last updated July 26, 2026