This is the 4351st most frequent Russian word.
болельщиков
"Fans" or "supporters" (typically of a sports team).
In this sentence, 'болельщиков' refers to sports enthusiasts or team supporters in the context of cheering for their team at a game.
На стадионе собралось много болельщиков, поддерживающих свою команду.
Many fans gathered at the stadium to support their team.
Here, 'болельщиков' indicates individuals who are followers or admirers of a sports team, expressing their opinions on a related subject, like a coach.
Мнения болельщиков разделились по поводу нового тренера.
Fans' opinions were divided regarding the new coach.
In this example, 'болельщиков' describes people actively involved in the pre-match excitement and activities as supporters.