There is a way that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, and the derby is the most storytelling, the most passionate, and perhaps the most bloody contest on the green field.
In European football, every country's league has its own most prestigious derby.
There is a pair of English Premier League opponents - Manchester United and Liverpool, and their matches are known as the "Double Red Club" or "England National Derby".
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The match is known as the "Double Red Society" or the "England National Derby". They have been opponents in the Premier League for more than a century, and every game is intense.
The main reason why the two sides regard each other as enemies is actually the difference in the temperament of the city.
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Twin cities in the Northwest Territories
Manchester and Liverpool are just over 40 kilometres apart, about twice as long as Tongzhou to Chaoyang.
Today, Manchester is the second largest urban agglomeration in the UK after London, and Liverpool is the central city of Merseyside.
However, compared with Liverpool, Manchester started late and can be called "coming from behind".
As early as 1207, King John I of England established Liverpool by decree.
Liverpool City|The picture comes from the Internet
It was only after the Glorious Revolution in England in 1688 that Liverpool began to develop, with a steady increase in trade and population, and in 1699 it was granted parish status.
It wasn't until 1764 when Hargreaves invented the Jenny spinning wheel and hitched a ride on the Industrial Revolution that Manchester began to develop rapidly.
The two cities are geographically close to each other, and there was no doubt that Liverpool was the centre of the area before Manchester took over.
When Manchester first developed, it even had to rely on some of Liverpool's mature facilities.
However, now it is not what it used to be, and it was surpassed by the younger brother of the year, and Liverpool must be unwilling.
The Chinese elements of Liverpool City are more international than Manchester|The picture comes from the Internet
In addition to the change in mentality, the key is the conflict of interest created by the two cities during the Industrial Revolution.
Although Liverpool's undulating terrain is inconvenient for the development of industry and agriculture, its proximity to the sea makes it almost a natural port for foreign trade.
However, Liverpool's initial trade was fraught with evil.
In the same year that the city was granted parish status, Liverpool merchants began the first black slave trade in the city's history.
Nearly 1.5 million black Africans (more than 10 percent of Europe's slave trade) were forced to leave West Africa hand in hand and to the West Indies to trade sugar, rum, tobacco and cotton for Liverpool.
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Liverpool, the rising star of the slave trade, overtook London and Bristol over the course of 40 years, and in the 1780s became the "slave capital of Europe".
Some wealthy businessmen and enterprises with a history of slave trade have spent nearly 200 years trying to bleach themselves.
William Gladstone, a Liberal, served as four British prime ministers in the 19th century, and his father, John, was a large plantation owner in Jamaica and British Guiana, and after the abolition of slavery came into effect, he actively fought for compensation for slave owners, from which he also earned 93,526 pounds.
So, when William entered parliament in early 1832, the local newspaper warned voters to "be aware of the source of William's father's wealth."
William Gladstone|The picture comes from the Internet
Thomas Leyland, the city's wealthiest businessman, was involved in the trade of 25,000 slaves before founding the Leyland and Bullin Bank in 1807, and his business changed hands and merged into the HSBC bank today.
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The break with Manchester
After the rise of the industrial revolution in Manchester, the demand for long-distance transportation increased, and Manchester without access to the sea was stretched.
At this time, Liverpool, 28 miles away from Manchester, took the initiative to throw an olive branch.
And, in 1830, in order to reduce freight costs and expand profits, Stephenson built the world's first intercity passenger railway between Manchester and Liverpool in 1830.
"Liverpool-Manchester" railway|The picture comes from the Internet
On the surface, it's a win-win situation. But for Manchester, their fate is not in their own hands, and if Liverpool extort money, they will not be able to protect their own interests.
So at the end of the 19th century, the 58-kilometre-long Manchester Boat Canal was built, allowing ships to reach Manchester bypassing all of Liverpool's docks.
Not only did Manchester significantly reduce transport costs, but it also dealt a serious blow to Liverpool.
The Liverpudlians saw it as an insult to their own behaviour and began to personalise Manchesters, calling them "outsiders".
Liverpool City|The picture comes from the Internet
The people of Manchester, in turn, ridiculed Liverpool's vulgar behaviour and fought back. The beams of these two cities were thus concluded.
In addition to the conflict of interest, these two cities that are particularly close to each other are even more incompatible in terms of ideology.
Because of its proximity to Ireland, Liverpool is generally Catholic; Manchester is a traditional Anglican city, and they are more loyal to their king than the interests of the Catholic Church.
And, because it's a trading port, the city of Liverpool has a more cosmopolitan element and is more trendy.
In 2023, the band "The Beatles", which completed the last song with the assistance of AI, was born in Liverpool.
The Beatles|The picture comes from the Internet
Although they were rock bands, their songs were a mix of pop, folk, and blues, and this unique style of music not only led the music trend at the time.
Their songs have beautiful melodies and lyrics that are deeply rooted in people's hearts, conveying deep thoughts and pursuits on themes such as love, friendship, peace, and freedom.
In addition to their exceptional musical compositions, the image and cultural influence of the Beatles are also remarkable.
Their hairstyles, dresses, behaviors, etc., have become the objects of imitation by young people, and even influenced the cultural trend of the entire society to a certain extent.
The Beatles|The picture comes from the Internet
Their music and images have become symbols of the values of rebellion, freedom, love and equality, and have deeply influenced countless people.
Manchester, on the other hand, is more conservative due to its inland nature.
Mancunians have long been unhappy with the extravagance of some in Liverpool, and of course, Liverpudlians think that Mancunians don't know how to live.
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Mars hits the Earth's double red meeting
A similar situation has been soaking into the "double red meeting" of Liverpool and Manchester United.
In terms of team building philosophy, Manchester United's British players have always occupied an important position during the Ferguson era.
Not to mention the "92 generation", even if Ronaldo had an absolutely core performance in 2007-2009, the central axis of the team is always "Scholes-Carrick-Ferdinand".
And Liverpool during the Benitez period, the Spanish gang occupied a major position. Gerrard, the team's spiritual representative, has been less important than Alonso and later Torres, despite his rebellious performances over the past few seasons.
Torres & Gerrard|The picture is from the Internet
When the two teams played, it was Mars hitting the Earth. Alex Ferguson once said: "My biggest wish in life is to take Liverpool down. ”
There are endless jokes off the field.
Before Beckham's match against Liverpool, he met a young "Reds" fan who asked for an autograph, and when Beckham finished signing for the young fan, the young fan tore up the autograph in front of him.
Another England star who made a name for himself at Liverpool, Michael Owen, was also subjected to verbal abuse from Liverpool fans after his move to Manchester United.
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The rivalry between the two clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool, is a continuation of the two cities' historic feud on the football pitch that may never be resolved.
And now, Klopp has re-emerged with the Reds, and the joy of Liverpool fans is heartfelt and deep-rooted in the marrow. It has been painfully replaced by Manchester United fans.
In addition to turning over on the pitch, Liverpool have one thing that Manchester may envy and cannot replicate.
Liverpool is one of the most touristy cities in the UK, with the city's riverside area a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Liverpool's architectural styles are quite diverse, from 16th-century Tudor style all the way up to contemporary architecture.
Port Albert|The picture comes from the Internet
Most of the buildings were built after the height of the British Empire in the late 18th century, and the number of public sculptures is second only to the City of Westminster in the United Kingdom, and the number of Georgian buildings is second only to Bath in the United Kingdom.
The business districts of Castle Street, Dale Street and Old Hall Street, and the cultural district of William Brown Street are all great places to visit.
Liverpool is also an innovative city, home to world-renowned artists, performers, comedians, inventors and politicians.
A trip to Liverpool reveals that the local people are probably some of the most interesting in the UK.
Of course, Anfield is a must-go, so don't wear a Manchester United shirt.
In addition to Liverpool, the city also has a team, that is, Everton, the team that played for the famous "blow bangs", and the team's Goodison Park stadium is also suitable for visiting.
The picture of the year's "blowing bangs" is from the Internet
One of the most distinctive features of this stadium is that the ashes of some deceased fans are under the lawn of the stadium. Therefore, Everton FC has always rejected the proposal of the capitalists to renovate the stadium after the intervention of the capitalists, after all, this is equivalent to "digging up people's ancestral graves".
In terms of spiritual heritage, Everton has done a very good job, and by the way, it is okay to go to Goodison Park and wear a Manchester United shirt, after all, Wayne Rooney, the British star of the year, transferred from Everton to Manchester United.
Resources:
The Legend of the Agelessness of Manchester, the Football Empire
Breeze Unintentional "From the Slave Trade to the Trafficking Epidemic, The Black History of Liverpool"
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