This Article Seeks To Use Selected Sociological Theories To Accountfor the Phenomenon Of Violence In Sport. Two Main Theoretical Approaches Are Employed Herein: Thefunctionalist/Structuralist Approach and Symbolic Interactionism. the Analysis Thatfollows Leads to the Conclusion That Violence Which Occurs In Sport Ispredominantly a Consequence of Violence In Modern Societies. Sport, In Turn, Isjust a Convenient Area For Violent Behaviours to Be Manifested, Which Oftenhappens More Clearly and Conspicuously Than In Societies