Top 10 Greatest Soccer Rivalries

When I saw this, my jaw dropped. Most people don't even know the rivalry between Liverpool and Man City. And the people who do know it's a mini one and only think of it as a normal game. Barca and Madrid is a whole new story.

El Clásico is one of the best fixtures in the world. It starts from the history when Catalonia was captured by Spain. From back then, this fixture would also be said as Catalonia vs. Spain.

Having the best players in the world also sounds competitive.

If you are alive, you should know it is the biggest rivalry in world football. Best players on earth, most watched game apart from the Champions League final and World Cup final.

They hate each other so much that they adopt completely irrelevant political issues just to hate each other more. Scottish Referendum, Palestine vs. Israel, etc.

I am a Celtic fan, and I live in Scotland. It's the most intense derby in the world! Even when I was playing for Texas Rush, the whole team knew about the derby and what it stood for.

Di Canio: Put all the derbies around the world into one game, and you still would not be even one millionth close to this one. There's nothing like the Old Firm.

The ferocity of a rivalry born from industrial hatred. A classic, the best match in England. Barcelona always wins El Clasico. This match is unpredictable, with Liverpool being the better team, of course.

The main rivalry of England, first and second in English titles, with great stadiums and fans: Old Trafford and Anfield. They are the teams with more tradition in England.

The biggest and most watched game in football, with Real Madrid vs. Barcelona coming a close second.

You might ask why. Well, it's simple: those two have the biggest, most passionate, and die-hard fan bases in the world. They follow their team for who they are, and that carries more weight than stealing the spotlight by bringing in the best players.

Any other rivalry has reasons why it exists. For instance, religion, politics, or class differences. This is not about that because from the day you are born, you start to hate Fenerbahce to death. It's coming from your DNA.

By far the best rivalry/derby in the world of football. The games of May 12th, 2012, and March 8th, 2015, are examples of exciting games.

The most important derby in the world: Galatasaray vs. Fenerbahce.

Italians are very sensitive when it comes to their soccer. AC and Inter have always had bad politics. Italian soccer is the best, though. Gli Azzurri! Viva Italia! One of the greatest footballing nations in the world!

I'm not finding it the same due to Serie A's decline, but it's still the grand derby of Milan.

El Superclásico, the best, should be number one. Their fans live football as a religion, incredible in the Bombonera and in the Monumental. Much better than any European match. The guy who made this top ten needs to learn more about football.

I'm Mexican, but the biggest rivalry in the Americas is Boca Juniors vs. River Plate.

The only match in the world that makes Celtic vs. Rangers look normal. One of my dreams is to see it at the Bombonera. Hail hail.

Why 8? In my opinion, this should be second. I mean, have you seen this rivalry?

Arsenal is better than Tottenham Hotspur. I predict 1-1 this Saturday!

This match is one of the most hotly contested games in the world. I have no idea why it's not higher. Frankly, only Fenerbahce-Galatasaray, AC-Inter, and River-Boca can top this rivalry.

It's more than just football for these two. They absolutely hate each other, and there are usually about five fights that break out in the stands during a game. And how about the urine bags and batteries they throw at the Americans at the Azteca?

I've seen bloody Americans come out of the Azteca. That's why there's rarely a USA shirt seen in the stands.

It's really tough for both of these teams, but in my opinion, Mexico has a higher chance of winning than the US.

They have been rivals ever since America decided to mess with Mexico years ago.

Birthed in blood and hate from WWII, this rivalry is now genetic. It's part of the national DNA of these two countries. Thankfully, as time has passed and those who lived through the WWII occupation are gone, the hatred that fueled this rivalry has diminished into a more respectable, but no less potent, antipathy fueled by national honor and pride.

This is one hornet's nest that should not be touched, even with a feather. Just don't even look at it. You've been warned.

One of the fiercest international rivalries, with a rich history on the world's biggest stage and lots of drama and hate, especially from the earlier Dutch sides that nurtured a real hate for Germany due to the WWII occupation.

WC Final '74, EC Semi-Final '88 in Hamburg (Butt-wiping with Thon's shirt), WC QFs '90 (Rijkaard spitting in Völler's hair twice). Great teams? Check! Great players? Check! Great stakes? Check! Great rivalry!

Throughout history, the two countries have fought against each other in battles like Grunwald and so on. The rivalry also exists in football. A match like this is watched by the most viewers and is certainly the most exciting!

Seriously, number 16? This is a HUGE rivalry. One reason is the starting goalie for Bayern Munich.

This is the biggest rivalry in the world. This should not be at number 16.

Eternal enemies, mother of all battles. The name says it all.

This has to be first! It is the best of all matches with 174 dead people on both sides. Beat that, mofos. This is Greek football. Green power! Good gauros is dead gauros!

A social class rivalry at its best. Two CL finals, two semifinals, and a QF. The greatest city derby despite being one-sided. Truth said, any team that shared the city with Real Madrid would be dwarfed by their history.

This is an incredible rivalry and should be higher.

You must be kidding me this is not the top one. Brazil is the soccer country, we breathe soccer, and we hate Argentina as much as we love Brazil. This rank makes no sense.

In terms of hooligan fights, number one. Supporters always throw bombs, stones, and stuff. It's the battle between the two biggest cities in the Netherlands, and almost everyone in Rotterdam hates Amsterdam. And so on. Should be rated higher.