Ruch Chorzow and Gornik Zabrze were once Poland’s most successful clubs by far. While the glory days have faded, a simmering hatred remains
The Athletic is attending some of the most ferocious derbies across Europe, charting the history of the continent’s most deep-rooted and volatile rivalries. began last season, covering 10 combustible fixtures from to . We attended and the , the and the . We resumed our journey with trips to , , and this season. We were in and in December, then and , and watched last month.
They are here to support Ruch — and, just as pointedly, to oppose Gornik. It is one of those fan coalitions that is particular to Polish football. “Friendship,” says Bartlomiej, a Ruch supporter. “Ruch and Wisla? Friendship. Ruch and Widzew? Friendship.” Ruch and Gornik? He laughs, grasping for the right word. Rivals? Enemies? “Yes, enemies,” he says, his eyes lighting up. But why? “We hate them,” he says.
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