Viole Maribor
| Viole Maribor | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | VM89 |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Type | Supporters' groups Ultras group |
| Team | NK Maribor |
| Headquarters | Maribor, Slovenia |
| Stadium | |
| Stand | South |
| Colors | Purple, yellow, white |
| Website | violemaribor.com |
Viole Maribor, or simply Viole, are a Slovenian ultras group that supports NK Maribor. Founded in 1989, they are one of the two major ultras groups in Slovenia, the other being their traditional rivals, Green Dragons, the supporters of NK Olimpija Ljubljana.
The group is known for hooliganism and clashes with the police and fans of other groups, especially with fans of their biggest rivals, Olimpija. Historically, members of Viole Maribor have been affiliated with the nationalist group Hervardi and the nationalist Party of Slovenian People. Among the notable figures associated with Viole is the former leader of the group Andrej Šiško, a political activist and convicted criminal.