Game of the Century
Famous Matches/RivalriesThe 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.
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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.
Superclásico
The match between Buenos Aires rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate. It is frequently cited as the most intense and passionate derby in the world.
7-1
Also known as the 'Mineirazo'; the 2014 World Cup semi-final where Germany defeated host nation Brazil 7-1, the biggest margin of defeat in Brazilian history.
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