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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Battle of Santiago
The 1962 World Cup match between Chile and Italy, known for its extreme violence, requiring police intervention on the pitch multiple times.
Derby of the Eternal Enemies
The fierce rivalry between Greek giants Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, often accompanied by intense fan displays and crowd trouble.
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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