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junior football championship

[ˈdʒuːniər ˈfʊtbɔːl ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp]
nounpl: junior football championships
campeonato de futebol júnior
1. A competitive football tournament or league for players under a specified age limit, typically below professional level
The junior football championship attracted teams from across the region.
O campeonato de futebol júnior atraiu equipes de toda a região.
2. A sports competition for young footballers seeking to develop their skills before reaching senior level
He won the junior football championship when he was only 16 years old.
Ele venceu o campeonato de futebol júnior aos 16 anos.
Synonyms
youth football championshipjunior league championshipyouth football tournamentjunior cup
Antonyms
senior football championshipprofessional football championship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campeonato de futebol júnior
Standard usage in Brazil for youth football competitions
Rio de Janeiro
campeonato de futebol sub-17/sub-20
Often specified by age category (under-17, under-20)
São Paulo
campeonato juvenil de futebol
Frequently uses 'juvenil' instead of 'júnior'
Portugal
campeonato de futebol juniores
Portuguese uses 'juniores' as the plural form

Related Idioms & Phrases

develop young talent
feeder system
pathway to professional football
stepping stone to the big leagues
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