domestic football championship

[dəˈmɛstɪk ˈfʊtbɔl ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]

nounpl: domestic football championships

campeonato doméstico de futebol

1. A national or internal sports competition held within a single country where football clubs compete for the championship title

The domestic football championship in England is known as the Premier League.

O campeonato doméstico de futebol na Inglaterra é conhecido como a Premier League.

2. The highest level of football competition organized within a nation, distinct from international competitions

Portugal's domestic football championship features teams from Lisbon and Porto competing for the title.

O campeonato doméstico de futebol de Portugal apresenta equipes de Lisboa e Porto competindo pelo título.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

campeonato doméstico de futebol / campeonato nacional

Commonly used to refer to Série A and other domestic competitions

Rio de Janeiro

campeonato carioca

When referring specifically to the regional championship

São Paulo

campeonato paulista

When referring specifically to the regional championship

Portugal

campeonato nacional de futebol / Primeira Liga

Official term for the top division

fight for the championship

claim the domestic title

battle it out in the domestic league

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