Battle of Nuremberg
Famous Matches/RivalriesA 2006 World Cup match between Portugal and the Netherlands, infamous for a record 4 red cards and 16 yellow cards issued by referee Valentin Ivanov.
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Derby d'Italia
The 'Derby of Italy'; the name given to matches between Juventus and Inter Milan, two of Italy's most successful and historically dominant clubs.
Derby of the Eternal Enemies
The fierce rivalry between Greek giants Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, often accompanied by intense fan displays and crowd trouble.
El Tráfico
The crosstown rivalry in Major League Soccer (MLS) between the LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC (LAFC). The name is a play on 'El Clásico' and Los Angeles traffic.
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