The word 'derby' is correct and commonly used in written English.
It can be used as a noun or adjective, and refers to a sporting event or competition between two teams or individuals from the same area or city. Example: The annual football derby between Manchester United and Manchester City is always a highly anticipated and intense match.
Fabio Liverani does not have to decide who he will be supporting in this weekend's derby della capitale.
There was another derby in the capital where Millwall eventually sprung to life in the final 10 minutes, overturning Charlton's lead at the New Den to pick up three points in their fight for survival.
Wigan v St Helens is not the only high-octane derby as the feast of rugby league begins on Thursday when Hull FC lock horns with their city rivals.
After the derby defeat and all the ludicrously overblown talk about derby defeats and post-match parties, after the free publicity for Kevin Roldan and the propaganda for others, from president to players, Madrid were back in front of their fans at last.
In the local derby vs Leicestershire, his full array of skills were on show.
Or anybody who has not previously attended an Ayrshire derby.
Watching the subsequent derby unfold, however, it was tempting to conclude that De Prà's mission must have succeeded after all.
Luca De Pra, a youth team coach for the Serie A side, was found hiding in a bush at Sampdoria's training ground ahead of today's derby match, and was immediately suspended by his club.
Their tweet arrived two days before the city derby against Torino, whose badge bears the image of a bull.
One of the most notable aspects of the fallout from the Glasgow derby has been the level of criticism aimed at the Celtic manager.
The hope is he will have returned to contention in time for the visit of Manchester United on Saturday, with another derby at second-placed Arsenal to follow.
