List of association football rivalries
This article deals with major football (soccer) rivalries around the world. This includes local derbies as well as matches between teams further apart. Major footballing rivalries manifest themselves in many ways. Fierce conflicts between supporter groups, large media coverage, high television viewing figures and, in some cases, bitter controversy can be both causes and consequences of high-profile rivalries.
Americas
América vs Guadalajara
A long standing rivalry between the teams of two of the most important cities in México: Chivas of Guadalajara and América of Mexico City.[1]Chivas is known for a long-standing tradition of fielding only Mexican-born players, contrasting with América, who typically hires famous foreigners. América is owned by Televisa, the main communications company in México, and thus have a huge fan base in the whole country although Guadalajara also have a larger supporter base nationwide (and is owned by Jorge Vergara, through his company Omnilife).[2]
This match is sometimes seen as the match of the 'capitalinos', the inhabitants of Mexico City, versus the 'provincianos', the people from the rest of the country.[3] Both teams have been very successful, with América having won 10 championships, and Guadalajara 11.
Boca Juniors vs River Plate
These two teams from Buenos Aires, Argentina are the protagonists of what is known as, Superclásico (Superderby Spanish, clásico –meaning classic– is the word used instead of derby in Argentina). Boca Juniors is traditionally regarded as the club of Argentina's working class, in contrast with the supposedly more upper-class support base of cross-town Atlético River Plate.[4] The rivalry between Boca Juniors and River Plate is most intense, and the team's fans usually take to distribute posters to tease the other after a defeat between them or even a loss in any major competition, or to show off after winning the local league or an international championship.
This derby is considered to be the most exciting in the world. In 2004, British newspaper The Observer made a list of 50 sporting things you must do before you die, with Watch Boca Juniors Play River Plate in Buenos Aires at the top of the list.[5] Due to their huge fan bases (Boca has 40% of the Argentine population and River 33%, contrary to the popular claim that Boca is club of the half plus one (la mitad más uno),[6] and remarkable success, the enmity broadspans an important part of the country's populace.
Known worldwide for the passion of the fans, the stands of both teams are loaded with passionate songs (often based on popular Argentine rock band tunes) against their rivals, fireworks, flags and rolls of paper. Sometimes ending in riots between the hardest supporters of both sides or against the police. Tourists from around the globe come to Argentina to watch the match, sometimes even with packages that include a ticket to the Superclásico[7]
Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama
The so-called "Clássico dos Milhões" (The Millions' Derby), named after the largest fanbases in Rio de Janeiro (and arguably across the country, if one discounts São Paulo state's sheer demographic weight), is considered by most the top Brazilian derby. It has been played since 1923 as Vasco da Gama rose to first division to clinch on the fly its first title, just to be denied an unbeaten row by Flamengo.[8]
The rivalry between the fans of the clubs can turn extremely violent, with cases such as shooting between fans of either side and the police occurring.[9] Currently the success of the clubs is split pretty evenly, with Flamengo having marginally more cup success.
Independiente vs Racing
The Avellaneda derby is the second most important rivalry in Argentine football. The two teams are located in the city of Avellaneda, in the south of the Greater Buenos Aires, but two teams has got fans in all the country. Independiente is the 3rd most popular team in Argentina and Racing the 5th[10] [11] [12], and are the 3rd and 4th successful teams in terms of the total number of league championships (amateurs and professionals leagues) won[13].
These rivalry is the most intense of Argentina, because the stadiumas of these teams are only a few hundred metres apart, and the team's fans usually take to distribute posters to tease the other after a defeat between them or even a loss.
Nacional vs Peñarol
One of football's classic derbies, since the late 19th Century, the Uruguayan Clásico is the confrontation between the two greatest teams of Montevideo, Nacional and Peñarol.[14] Both teams have played a big part in developing South American football and are respected in the Americas and worldwide despite their recent lack of international success. Together they sum up 8 Copa Libertadores and 6 Intercontinental Cups
The rivalry is an important component of the country's culture, which is paralyzed every time the clubs face each other at the legendary Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, since the venue never changes no matter which one is the local team. One of the few Derbies with somehow 50% and 50% attendance (others milan-inter/roma-lazio), as Centenario for this game is neutral field.
The 0-0 draw of April 14 of 1990, had after a direful fight, 22 red cards,11 each side, (Nacional-9 field players and 2 bench players).The match ended at 85' for the rule of less than 7 players in one team,and obviously the points weren't awarded to the two players against zero.[14]
Palmeiras vs Corinthians
The biggest rivalry in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, SE Palmeiras and Corinthians have always drawn a lot of attention when they face off each other. There have been books written and movies shot about this rivalry, including a version of Romeo and Juliet where Palmeiras and Corinthians take the place of the Montagues and Capulets.[15]
Palestra Itália (now known as Palmeiras) was founded in 1914 as an Italians only club. Some Corinthians' Italian members and the player Bianco, the only Italian in the Corinthians' squad, then left to join the new club and were labeled as traitors. Because of that, the teams became rivals, and remain the fiercest rivals in São Paulo to this day.[16]
Europe (east)
Crvena Zvezda vs Partizan
FK Partizan was founded in 1945 as the football section of the central club of the Yugoslavian Army.[17] Red Star was founded in 1945 as well but it was more the civil club. The rivalry between the two clubs is known to be pretty fierce and violent.[18]
Red star fans are called Delije (Warriors, Heroes) and FK Partizan fans are called Grobari (Undertakers,Gravediggers). Violence can erupt between the fans and does so often, with hooligans planning attacks on hooligans supporting the opposing team before the match has begun.[19]
Dinamo Zagreb vs Hajduk Split
The Eternal Derby (Vječiti Derbi) between Croatian clubs Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split is one of the most violent in Europe. Both teams belong to the strongest in the country and have strong support groups, which are Bad Blue Boys for Dinamo and Torcida for Hajduk.[20]
Hajduk is the team of Dalmatia (Split) and Dinamo is the team of the Zagreb region. Since Dalmatia (coastal) is poorer than Zagreb region (mainland).
In 2004 a friendly match between the teams was abandoned after fans threw objects including bottles and knives onto the pitch. The situation became intollerable after a Dinamo player Edin Mujcin was sent off and tensions in the stands grew. Police said that before the match, 25 fans had been arrested.[21]
Levski Sofia vs CSKA Sofia
This match is known as the so called "Eternal derby" in Bulgaria. The two clubs are the most successful in Bulgaria and have the largest fan groups. Historically the rivalry between Levski Sofia and CSKA Sofia is down to class, but this is no longer the case.[22] There is fierce hatred between the fans of the clubs and there are often fights. On occasions up to 1500 police officers are required to prevent trouble from occurring.[23] The derby of Sofia is not just the biggest derby in Bulgaria, many see this match as one of the biggest derbys in the whole Balkan region. Levski won the first game with 1-0 back in 1948.
Levski's best result is 7:2. CSKA's best results are two wins with 5:0. Statistics: All games - 166 matches; 74 wins for Levski, 43 draws, 49 wins for CSKA; 257:218 goals in favour to Levski. Currently CSKA has had more league title wins while Levski has been more successful in the cup.
Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos
The Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos is the most important rivalry in Greece. It's called Derby of the eternal enemies (Greek: Ντέρμπι των αιωνίων αντιπάλων) or Mother of all battles (Greek: Μητέρα των μαχών). They are the most successful Greek clubs. Olympiacos has been the most successful of the two domestically (in terms of honours and the wins at the derbies) but Panathinaikos is relatively more successful in European competitions (however none of the two teams has ever managed to win a European title, although Panathinaikos reached the 1971 European Cup Final).[24]
The derby represents a local animosity too as it is the most classic derby of Athens. Panathinaikos comes from the center of Athens and Olympiacos from the Athens' port, Piraeus. It splits Athens and the whole of Greece in two. Traditionally, Olympiacos used to represent the working class of Piraeus and other parts of the capital, being known for their fanatic fans, while Panathinaikos the aristocracy and middle class of Athens. Now the fanbases of both are almost similar and they are supported by all the social classes (aristocrats, middle class, working class). The hatred is so intense that many times some violent incidents have taken place between the fans especially before or after the derby in many regions of Athens.[25]
Sarajevo vs Željezničar
The Sarajevo derby is a match between big city rivals FK Željezničar and FK Sarajevo, two of the biggest and most popular clubs in the Bosnia and Herzegovina. This derby is also similar to the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton; it is not uncommon to see members of the same family that are on opposite sides.So far (as of April 21, 2007), 89 league matches were played. Both clubs won 28 times, while 33 matches ended with a draw, and goal-difference is 115-111 in FK Sarajevo's favour. Since the independence, as a part of Bosnian championship, there were 26 games played; Sarajevo won 9 times, Željezničar won 7 times, with 10 draws, and goal-difference 37-31 for FK Sarajevo.[26]
FK Željezničar's most passionate fans (wearing blue) are called The Maniacs because their love for the club is on the edge of insanity, so it is said. They are located on the south side of stadium (the holy south as they call it). The older fans ones are known affectionately as the Košpicari (which can metaphorically be translated as "seed eaters", although the name itself has different meaning - namely that of "seed sellers"). They are sit on the north side of the stadium. The east section is reserved for away fans.[27]
FK Sarajevo's most passionate fans (crimson) are called the Horde Zla (Evil hordes) after the popular Zagor comic book. In home games on Koševo Stadium, they are located on the north stands, while the older fans are known as the Pitari (similar to the Košpicari etymology except referring to pie and not seeds) and they are mainly on the east side. The south section is reserved for away fans.[28]
Europe (west)
Ajax vs Feyenoord
The most important rivalry in the Netherlands is that between Ajax Amsterdam and Feyenoord Rotterdam, known as De Klassieker (The Classic). Both clubs have won the Dutch national championship numerous times and have dominated the Dutch league since the beginning of professional football in Holland in the 1950s.Ajax has been the more successful of the two, and is renowned for its technical style of play, while Feyenoord has the blue collar appeal closely associated with Rotterdam as a port city.[29]
On occasions the rivalry has turned violent. In 1997 fans of the two teams clashed in a field, known as the Battle of Beverwijk. One fan was killed and many were injured. More recently, in 2004 during a pitch invasion Jorge Acuna was put into hospital after being attacked by a fan.[30]
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
The rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spain is generally considered to be one of the biggest in football, and is similar in context to Celtic - Rangers F.C.. From the start the clubs were seen as representatives of two rival regions in Spain, Catalonia and Castile respectively, as well as the two cities themselves.[31]
In the 1950s the rivalry was intensified further when the clubs disputed the signing of Alfredo Di Stéfano, who finally played for Real Madrid and was key in the subsequent success achieved by the club.[32]
As the two biggest and most successful clubs in Spain, the rivalry is renewed on an almost annual basis with both teams often challenging each other for the league championship. The flashpoints of this rivalry are the twice-a-season clásicos which draw vast audiences from around the world. Real Madrid has won more La Liga titles than FC Barcelona, but Barcelona has won more Spanish Cups. At the European stage Real Madrid is the most successful club in whole Europe, winning the European Cup/UEFA Champions League 9 times while FC Barcelona has won the UEFA Champion's League twice.
Benfica vs Porto
The biggest clash in Portuguese football is the one between SL Benfica and Sporting CP (it is widely known as O Clássico - 'The Classic', in Portuguese), but this game between Benfica and Porto is also important.
The relationship between the two clubs has always been known for its great animosity, as the derby opposes not only two football clubs, but also two geographic regions - with SL Benfica and FC Porto representing the south and north of Portugal, respectively. Despite their northern rivals' success in recent years (both national and internationally), SL Benfica remains the biggest Portuguese club, with 31 league titles (while FC Porto holds 21) and having 5 million fans in the country with an estimate of 14 million worldwide, making them the biggest club in the world (with the largest number of registered paying supporters), which was attested by the Guinness Book of Records, on 10 November 2006. So far, a total of 229 matches have been played between the two sides; SL Benfica and FC Porto both winning 89 times, with 51 ending in a draw (as of 2007). In the League, Benfica have been the more successful team, with 31 Portuguese Liga titles to Porto's 21.[33]
The rivalry has heated up even more in recent years as both SL Benfica president, Luís Filipe Vieira, and FC Porto president, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, have accused each other of corruption and match-fixing.[34]
Internazionale vs Juventus
The Derby d'Italia is a semi-annual football fixture in Italian football between Internazionale and Juventus. It is unique in Italian Football due to the fact that, until the 2006-07 season, the derby was the only match which had always been played in Serie A. In the 2006-07 Serie A season, for the first time ever, this derby was not played as Juventus had been relegated to Serie B, due to the Calciopoli scandal. The Derby d'Italia (Italian for "Derby of Italy") was coined back in 1967 by the famous Italian sports journalist Gianni Brera as the bi-annual football fixture in Italian football between Internazionale and Juventus.[35]
Once Juventus returned to Serie A, the fixture resumed and the first one held was a fiercely contested draw. The first draw in the tie since 2001.[36] The two teams also have the highest goals total in Serie A history.
Milan vs Internazionale
Derby della Madonnina, or the Milan Derby as it is sometimes known, is a football match between the Italian clubs A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano (Inter).[37] It is usually a semiannual fixture in the Italian football league Serie A; however, the derby has also taken place in the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Champions League.It is called "Derby della Madonnina" in honour of one of the main sights of the city of Milan, the statue of the virgin Mary on the top of the Duomo, which is usually called "Madonnina".[38]
The most infamous of the derby matches between AC Milan and Inter was the second leg of the Champions' League quarterfinal on April 12, 2005. The game was abandoned after AC Milan goal keeper Dida was hit by a flare.[39]
Africa
Al-Ahly vs Zamalek
The biggest rivalry in Egypt and the Arab world is the rivalry between Egyptian giants Al-Ahly & Zamalek.[40] Al-Ahly & Zamalek were named by the Confederation of African Football "CAF" as the top two African clubs of the 20th Century.
Both teams are located in Greater Cairo and their match is considered the highlight of the football season with live television broadcast to most of the Arab countries since the seventies. The rivalry is closely faught, but Al-Ahly has the biggest win between the two teams since the league commenced in 1948, winning 6-1 at their home stadium.[41] However, the largest result between the two sides was Zamalek's 6-0 win over Al-Ahly in the 1944 Egyptian Cup final .[42][43] The derby matches are so intense as to require foreign referees to officiate them.[44]
Asia
Fenerbahçe vs Galatasaray
This is the clash of Turkey's two most successful teams; Fenerbahçe S.K. and Galatasaray S.K.. For some fans, winning the derby is more important than winning the league.[45]. Galatasaray won both the UEFA and Super Cup in 2000 and had always been the most successful Turkish team in international arena Galatasaray fans tease Fenerbahçe fans because of their failure in European competitions. Conversely, Fenerbahçe fans mock their opponents due to derby results, because Fenerbahçe is the only team in Turkey to win more games against Galatasaray. Ironicly, greatest score between two teams is 7-0, which was won by Galatasaray in 1911. [46]
The fans of the two teams used to split along class lines, with Fenerbahçe being the working class team along with another Istanbul club Beşiktaş JK and Galatasaray - who were founded by Galatasaray Lycee students - the more aristocratic.[47] Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray fans react in the same way in another issue meaning that they don't like the other side because they are of Fenerbahçe or Galatasaray. Since 1958, Fenerbahçe won 17 and Galatasaray won 16 first league titles. Since 1963, Galatasaray won 14 Turkish Cups, Fenerbahçe succeed only 4.[48] Although both teams were founded in 1900's, there wasn't professional football tournaments or national leagues before 60's, because of wartime and political issues.
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal
The event known as the Kolkata Derby involves the two main football clubs of Kolkata, India. In Indian Football, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, these two clubs are arch rivals. Mohun Bagan being the oldest club of Kolkata (of Asia also) has a large fan base among the old residents of Kolkata. On the other hand, East Bengal club is mostly popular among the people who have origin in East Bengal (now known as Bangladesh).[49]
The rivalry can be considered as a manifestation of one which already had existed between the two sub-category of Bengali people - "Ghoti" (i.e Those who were the resident of the western part of undivided Bengal) and "Bangal" (i.e Those who were the resident of the eastern part of undivided Bengal before the independence of India) since the independence and division of India.These two clubs met in 1925 for the first time. Usually these two local Titans meet in Yuva Bharati Krirangan(Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata where about 100,000 fans enjoy the match.[50]
UK
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal and Tottenham are both London clubs, and are situated almost on top of each other, hence the footballing rivalry. The rivalry dates back to 1919 when Arsenal were promoted ahead of Tottenham when it was Tottenham who were more successful that season.[51] Arsenal have won many more League titles, and have won 10 FA Cups to Totteham's 8. Spurs have won more Community Sheilds and League Cups. In recent years Arsenal have been much more successful than Spurs.[52]
An example in recent years that highlights the rivalry is the much criticised move of Sol Campbell from Tottenham to Arsenal. At the time Cambpell was considered one of the best defenders in the country and was in demand from teams such as Barcelona and Inter Milan. Campbell's decision to join close rivals Arsenal came as a shock to fans.[53] The move even prompted death threats from fans upset that he chose Arsenal.[54]
Celtic vs Rangers
One of the most heated football matches in the world is the Old Firm derby between Scottish teams Rangers and Celtic, which is more than a football match - it pits religion, politics and opposing social attitudes against each other. Both clubs play in Glasgow, Scotland and the match is one of the oldest derbies in the world, dating back to 1888, when Celtic first beat Rangers 5-2.[55] The Old Firm derby is also one of the most contested matches in the world, with over 370 games having been played. The matches are played at either Ibrox Park with 50,000 fans or Celtic Park in front of 60,000. In some cases, the match is played at Hampden Park, if the tie happens to be a Scottish Cup or Scottish League Cup final. Both teams have won many titles, but currently Rangers is ahead of Celtic with 51 league titles to 41.[56]
Rangers are considered a protestant club with unionist and loyalist supporters, while Celtic is considered a catholic club with republican supporters. It has long had connections with the political conflict in Northern Ireland, with thousands of fans from Northern Ireland making the trip to Scotland for these matches and there can be occasional violence in Northern Ireland following Old Firm games .[57] Indeed, the rivalry between the two clubs is so great that only five players have ever moved between clubs.
Hibernian vs Hearts
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Considered by many to be the second biggest rivalry in Scottish football after Rangers and Celtic. The rivalry between the two biggest Capital sides is one of the oldest derbies in Scotland, stemming back to 1875 when Hibernian were formed. Although the rivalry is not based as heavily on sectarianism as the Old Firm rivalry is, Hibs are considered to be the Roman Catholic side and Hearts are the Protestant side. The first match between these sides came on Christmas Day 1875 in a Friendly which Hearts won 1-0. Hearts hold the upper hand in the head-to-head between these sides with 127 victories in competitive matches compared with Hibs' 82 wins in competitive matches, there have also been 82 draws. Between 1989 and 1994 Hearts went on a record 22 game unbeaten streak against Hibs before Hearts were finally beaten 1-0 at Tynecastle in August 1994. The Edinburgh Derby is normally played at Easter Road Stadium, home of Hibernian or Tynecastle Stadium, home of Hearts. The record attendance at an Edinburgh Derby came on January 2nd 1950 when 65,860 people watched Hearts beat Hibs 2-1 at Easter Road, this was also a record Scottish attendance for a match outside Glasgow. This record is unlikely to be broken in the near future as both club's stadia have capacities of around 17,000. John Robertson holds the record number of goals in the Edinburgh Derby with an exceptional 27 goals for Hearts between 1983 and 1998 earning him the nickname 'Hammer of the Hibs'. Hibs hold the record winning margin in the Edinburgh Derby with a 7-0 victory at Tynecastle on January 1st 1973.
The events of 1990 turned the Edinburgh Derby into more than just a footballing rivalry. Hibs were in financial difficulties at the time and the then Hearts chairman Wallace Mercer believed that the only realistic way to challenge the dominance of Rangers and Celtic was to have a united Edinburgh side, he wanted to merge the two clubs together as one single force. The reaction to those plans were fierce on both sides. Hibs fans started up their "Hands off Hibs" campaign and Hearts fans wanted to keep their identity as it was. Eventually local businessman Tom Farmer, owner of Kwik-Fit stepped in to save Hibs. Farmer had no great interest in football but stated at the time that he thought it was important to the local community that Hibs kept their identity. Mercer was then forced to abandon his idea of a takeover. Wallace Mercer died in January 2006 after a long battle with cancer, Hearts next match after his death was a home match against Hibs. Hearts decided to hold a minute's applause in his memory which was disrupted by many Hibs fans which shows that many fans still feel so much anger and resentment towards him even after his death.
Everton vs Liverpool
the homes of English teams Everton and Liverpool are so close that the Merseyside Derby is a very local derby. The derby is often known as the "friendly" derby, with families in Liverpool often split down the middle.[58]. Liverpool are the more successful of the clubs, winning twice the league titles and five European Cups and other European trophies, while Everton have only won one European trophy in total.[59]
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Being two of the most successful teams in English football history, Liverpool and Manchester United from the north west of England are rivals for trophies. The biannual league matches are considered by some critics to be the biggest games of the season.[60] Liverpool player Steven Gerrard also believes this to be true.[61]
In the 2007 transfer window, Manchester United successfully disallowed one of their players, Gabriel Heinze from joining Liverpool. The reason being that United will not sell players to a major domestic rival.[62] On appeal, the block on the sale by United was successfully upheld by the FA.
Newcastle United vs Sunderland
The Tyne-Wear derby is a fierce inter-city (although the cities are only about 10 miles apart) derby in England's north-east contested by Newcastle United FC and Sunderland AFC.[63] The first competetive match between the sides took place on December 24 1898 at Roker Park in which Newcastle triumphed 3-2.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Bromwich Albion
The Wolves-Albion derby is one of the oldest and arguably one of the most bitterly contested in the world, and nearly always attracts a full house at The Hawthorns and Molineux stadiums. The importance of this rivalry often leads to violence between fans of the two clubs. To date, this derby has been played exactly 155 times.
See also
- List of football (soccer) rivalries
- Local derby
- Argentina and Brazil football rivalry
- Argentina and England football rivalry
- England and Germany football rivalry
- France and Italy football rivalry
- Germany and Netherlands football rivalry
- USA and Mexico football rivalry
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