what is a derby
Quick Scoop
A derby usually means a sports match between two local rivals, especially in football/soccer, and it can also refer to a horse race or other competition depending on context. In everyday sports talk, people most often mean a big, emotional local rivalry game.
[1][5][7][9]What it means
In soccer and other team sports, a derby is a game between clubs from the same city or nearby area, which makes the match feel extra intense because of bragging rights and long- standing rivalry. The term can also mean an annual horse race, such as the Kentucky Derby, or, in some US usage, a public contest like a fishing derby.
[3][5][9][1]Why people care
- Local pride is on the line. [7][1]
- The atmosphere is usually louder and more passionate than a normal match. [2][1]
- The rivalry may have history that goes back many years. [1][3]
Example
If two clubs from the same city play each other, fans may call it a derby, like a North London derby or a Madrid derby.
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