El Clásico
Famous Matches/RivalriesThe name given to any football match between fierce Spanish rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
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Game of the Century
The 1970 World Cup semi-final between Italy and West Germany, won 4-3 by Italy after extra time. It featured five goals in extra time alone.
Battle of Nuremberg
A 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.
Derby della Capitale
The Rome Derby between AS Roma and Lazio. Known for being one of the most heated and politically charged rivalries in Europe.
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