El Tráfico
Famous Matches/RivalriesThe 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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Merseyside Derby
The match between Liverpool and Everton. Known as the 'Friendly Derby' in the past because families often have supporters of both sides, though it is intensely contested.
Hand of God Match
The 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England, where Diego Maradona scored one illegal handball goal and one 'Goal of the Century'.
Old Firm
The collective name for the Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers. The rivalry is deeply rooted in Glasgow's history and has religious (Catholic vs Protestant) undertones.
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