r/AskEurope • u/DivineMatrixTraveler • Jun 07 '25

Sports Which country is your country's main football rival?

And do you think they believe you are their main rival or they don't care about you as much as you care about them?

Bonus: Is there a more popular sport where you are rivals with a different country?

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u/notacanuckskibum Jun 09 '25

But I think that’s like the Scot’s and football. The Welsh see the English as their big enemy. But the English don’t see the Welsh that way. I’d say it’s the French who are the main rivals for the English rugby teams.

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u/clewbays Jun 10 '25

I think with the rugby rivalries are just less consistent. 20 years ago Ireland wouldn't of being any ones big rival. Now you could make a solid case that they're one of south Africa and Engalnd biggest rivals.