Four World’s Intense Rivalries

DBasia.news – In Indonesia, the rivalry between Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta is intense. Moreover, the rivalry also resulted in death.

Just like what happened on Sunday (23/9), during the death of a Persija supporter, Haringga Sirila.

Since 2012, there are at least six supporters who lost their lives while watching the match between Persib against Persija.

In Indonesia, Persib and Persija’s rivalry is the most intense. However, there are other deadly rivalries in the world.

West Ham United and Millwall

 

Both teams belong to a different division. However, it doesn’t calm the rivalries between West Ham United and Millwall.

There is always violence whenever West Ham United and Millwall meet. The security of East London will be occupied before and after the match.

The rivalry of both teams inspired the filmmaker Lexi Alexander to bring it in a Green Street movie (2005). The movie told the conflict between West Ham United and Millwall’s fans.

Wisla Krakow and Cracovia

 

The Holy War, that’s how Wisla Krakow and Cracovia supporters see their meeting. Just like a real war, both supporters could lose their lives.

Not only on the pitch, but both supporters can also enlarge the conflict outside the pitch. In 2004 until 2006, there were 8 Wisla Krakow and Cracovia supporters dead.

Wearing one of the jerseys in the wrong place could cause the death. Moreover, the big clash between Wisla Krakow, Cracovia, and police happened in 1990.

Rangers and Celtic

 

The rivalry between Rangers and Celtic seems like dividing the city of Glasgow. Not only football but both supporters are also competing in terms of religion and political view.

Rangers are presenting the Protestant and Republican political view. While Celtic symbolize the Catholic with Loyalist political view.

Many violence happened in the match between Rangers and Celtic. Despite the better situation recently, it’s impossible to conduct a safe Old Firm match.

It’s reasonable, just like mentioned above, both clubs are representing the sensitive issues. Both Rangers and Celtic have their own ideologies.

River Plate and Boca Juniors

 

Seems like there’s no football lover who doesn’t know about the duel between River Plate against Boca Juniors. They are the giant team from Argentina and South America.

Almost in every match, Buenos Aires is on the alert. Most of the time, River Plate and Boca Juniors supporters will be involved in a clash.

The clash between River Plate and Boca Juniors back in 1968 was still trending until now. At that time, there were 71 spectators dead and 150 others injured.

The quote said, if you come to Argentina, don’t forget to watch the match between River Plate against Boca Juniors. You will feel like local Buenos Aires people when the SuperClasico starts.