Tonight it’s Chelsea vs Arsenal — a London derby with history, hate, and headlines.
You think you already know the biggest rivalries on earth?
No you don’t.
A global fan poll ranked the Top 10 fiercest derbies in world football and the results changes everything you believe.
El Clásico didn’t make the top two.
The Milan Derby didn’t either.
The rivalries that finished #1 and #2 are so intense they’ve sparked riots, divided and ended friendships.
Here is the Top 10 Biggest Derbies in the World (According to Football Fans)
10. Manchester United vs Manchester City
Same city. Different money. Endless banter.
9. Roma vs Lazio (Derby della Capitale)
One city. Politics, class, and hatred mixed with football.
This one goes beyond the pitch.
8. AC Milan vs Inter Milan (Derby della Madonnina)
One stadium. Two egos. Pure chaos.
7. Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid
Rich history vs street mentality.
6. Boca Juniors vs River Plate (Superclásico)
Football with political tension baked in.
5. Celtic vs Rangers (Old Firm Derby)
More than football. Deep-rooted identity war.
4. El Clásico – Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Global audience. Generational debates.
3. Brazil vs Argentina
Nation vs nation. Pride on the line.
⚠️ NOW THE TOP 2 ⚠️
Because real rivalry isn’t always in Europe… it’s closer than you think.
🥈 No.2 – Class 5A vs Class 5B
Same corridor. Same teachers.
Different beefs.
Every inter-class quiz, sports day, or quizz turns into a World Cup final.
Trash talk starts on Monday. Results decide bragging rights till next term.
🥇 No.1 – SS3 vs SS2
The real derby.
The seniors guarding their crown.
The juniors hungry, reckless, and disrespectful.
Sports day? War.
Entertainment night? War.
Who controls the school atmosphere? WAR.
This isn’t about trophies.
It’s about status, respect, and dominance.
Football fans argue online but
These derbies are fought in classrooms, compounds, and on school parks.
If you’ve been through it, you know:
👉 SS3 vs SS2 clears every derby on earth.