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What is the oldest rivalry in sports history?

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  • The first "Milan Derby", between A.C. Milan and Inter Milan, took place on October 18, 1908.
  • This isn't even the oldest in football never mind sport generally. Rangers v Celtic has been played in Glasgow, Scotland since Celtic's formation in 1888.

    Scotland v England was first played in 1872
  • The first ever international sports rivalry dates back to 1844 when USA played against Canada in a cricket match.
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