You make very valid points. I guess I was thinking more along the lines of those like my father, who both watches AND plays golf (and tennis, when he was younger), or my son who even as an adult still plays community soccer but also loves watching games.

For those who just consume, who have no other interest besides "muh team", they could certainly do better things with their time.

And football hooliganism is a whole different kettle of fish. Those guys are crazy.