Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 12 Sept 2026
Boca Juniors vs River Plate Tops 75 Best Rivalries List
A new ranking of world football's fiercest rivalries has sparked debate, with the Superclásico taking top spot.
Boca Juniors
team
Top rivalry
Boca Juniors vs River Plate
3rd
Celtic vs Rangers
7th
Man United vs Liverpool
12th
AC Milan vs Inter Milan
20th
Arsenal vs Tottenham
What happened. A controversial list ranking the 75 best rivalries in world football has emerged, placing Boca Juniors vs River Plate as the fiercest.
- Manchester United vs Liverpool is the highest-ranked English rivalry at seventh.
- Celtic vs Rangers and AC Milan vs Inter Milan also feature in the top 12.
- The list has been labelled controversial, prompting debate among supporters.
The ranking is likely to fuel debate over which derby truly deserves the top spot.
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