Today I will be talking about football's greatest rivalries. Now rivalries or Derby's start because of location (same city, state, or region), history (notable games being played between the teams or fan division), and or quality of the teams (two heavyweights who always have an exciting match). I will be going through some of the most notable.

Researching for this episode afforded me the opportunity to learn a lot about how deep the rivalries football have in history. I was stunned when reading the Manchester Derby was well over 130 years old. The readings of this episode were full of learning and discovery more than any other episode.

I had some knowledge of the hostility of the River Plate and Boca Juniors rivalry but I had no idea it led to crimes being committed against the players by opposing fans.

This critical reading needed for this podcast was essential in creating a deep and strong understanding of these highly emotional and important games in the sport of football worldwide. I had to understand the reasoning and basis for these rivalries so that I could then convey the same information to the audience effectively.

Sources

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dTG8Ae9GaumMhpdGOPpG4VSZVZObDxT5ByKUw3nNH2E/edit?usp=sharing