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October 1, 2025JALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literacy)Open Access

Conteptual Metaphor in Manchester United Chants: A Semantics Study

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FIFajar IndriyonoESErvina CM Simatupang

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals how conceptual metaphors shape fan identity and emotion in chants.

Key Points

  • Findings show predominant use of war metaphors in football chants, emphasizing conflict and competition.
  • The study identifies kinship and journey metaphors that enhance shared group identity among fans.
  • Using qualitative metaphor analysis on 32 chants, insights into the emotional engagement of fans were discovered.
  • Support for cognitive linguistics is highlighted, offering a deeper understanding of language in sports communities.

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Indriyono et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89defe798ba2fc497cf9https://doi.org/10.25157/jall.v9i2.20866
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