The greatest rivalries in football history

Soccer, the beautiful game is undoubtedly the most watched sport in the world, and it is quite popular among all generations of people. One of the best reasons for its enormous popularity is the interesting stories of the greatest football rivalries between various clubs and countries that accompany the sport.

The biggest club rivalries in soccer

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Real Madrid FC was established in 1902, while FC Barcelona was founded in 1899. Commonly called the ‘El Clásico’ rivalry, Real Madrid and Barcelona have played each other some 270 times, with Real Madrid winning around 37 % of wins compared to Barcelona’s 41%, and around 22% of matches end in a draw. This rivalry began in 1902 when they first met.

Manchester United F.C. and Liverpool F.C.

Football grounds have been dominated by this famous rivalry since 1894. These rival clubs have played each other more than 190 times, with Manchester United winning 40% and Liverpool winning 33% of games. Around 27% of the matches have ended in a tie. Manchester was founded in the year 1878 and Liverpool was established in the year 1892.

Arsenal vs. Chelsea

Most Arsenal fans do not like Chelsea, and the rivalry between these clubs is already a hundred years old. Since 1907 they have been competing with each other. They have played nearly 200 games against each other, with Arsenal winning 38% and Chelsea winning 32% of matches. Around 30% of the games have ended in a draw. Arsenal was established in 1886 and Chelsea was founded in the year 1905.

River Plate Vs Boca Juniors

These two soccer rivals have played around 210 games against each other, and the fierce rivalry started as far back as 1913, with River Plate winning around 33% and Boca Juniors winning 37% of the matches. Around 30% of the matches have ended in a draw. River Plate was established in the year 1901, while Boca Juniors was founded in the year 1905.

The biggest rivalries between countries in soccer

argentina against brazil

The rivalry between these neighboring countries is commonly known as the ‘Battle of the South Americans’. The first match between these two took place in 1914, and more than 100 matches have already been played between them. Both countries have won the same number of times, and around 25% of the matches have ended in a draw. In 1901, Argentina played its first international match, while Brazil played its first in 1914.

portugal against spain

Since 1921, Portugal and Spain have met some 140 times. Portugal have won around 17% of the matches, while Spain have won around 50% of the matches. About 34% of the matches have ended in a draw. Portugal played its first international match in 1921, while Spain’s first international match was in 1920.

Mexico vs United States

Mexico and the USA have been playing against each other since 1934. In around 70 games, Mexico has won 21% of the games and the USA has won 52% of the games. Mexico debuted in the international arena in 1923, while the United States played its first international match in 1885.

Germany vs England

The two countries met on the soccer field in the year 1899. So far, they have met more than 30 times, both nations have won the same number of times, and 17% of the matches have ended in a draw. . Germany played its first international match in 1908, while England played its first in 1870.

Japan vs. South Korea

Since 1954, these Asian nations have met more than 800 times. Japan won 18% of the games while South Korea won around 52% of the games. Around 30% of the matches have ended in a draw. Japan’s first international match was in 1936, while South Korea played its first international match in 1948.