Watching footie matches with your mates can be a real lifesaverTwo football fans revealed how watching football with pals, and not alone, made a huge difference to them - a new study revealed the benefits it could have on peopleView 5 Images Football fans have been encouraged to watch matches with their mates (Image: Passionworks Productions)Footy fans are being urged to watch games with mates - as seeing clashes together can be the perfect opportunity to open up and share worries. As a result, supporters are encouraging each other to reach out and talk things through with the people in their lives. Having the match on at the same time really helps and is a distraction while you talk things through. Antonio said: "I always prefer watching football with my close friends as I feel more confident when I'm with them. From watching football over the years I've learnt that everyone's got something in common.

Source: Daily Mirror January 21, 2026 12:20 UTC