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football league

[ˈfʊtbɔːl ˈliːg]
nounpl: football leagues
liga de futebol
1. An organized competition or association of football clubs that play against each other in a structured format, typically over a season
He plays for a team in the Premier League, one of the most competitive football leagues in the world.
Ele joga para um time na Premier League, uma das ligas de futebol mais competitivas do mundo.
2. The group of clubs that participate in such a competition
The football league expanded to include two new teams this season.
A liga de futebol expandiu para incluir dois novos times esta temporada.
Synonyms
football competitionsports leaguechampionship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liga de futebol
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
liga de futebol
Same as general Brazilian usage
Rio de Janeiro
liga de futebol
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
liga de futebol
Standard Portuguese term; often refers to 'Primeira Liga' or other official leagues

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of one's league
play in the big leagues
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