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major soccer competition
[ˈmeɪdʒər ˈsɑːkər kɒmˈpɛtɪʃən]
noun phrase
pl: major soccer competitions
grande competição de futebol
1.
A large-scale sporting event or tournament in soccer/football featuring professional teams or national teams competing at the highest level
The World Cup is considered the most prestigious major soccer competition in the world.
A Copa do Mundo é considerada a maior competição de futebol do mundo.
2.
Continental or international championship tournaments in soccer
Major soccer competitions include the Champions League, Copa América, and the European Championship.
As grandes competições de futebol incluem a Liga dos Campeões, Copa América e o Campeonato Europeu.
Synonyms
major football tournament
prestigious soccer championship
international soccer championship
top-tier soccer event
Antonyms
minor soccer competition
local soccer match
amateur soccer tournament
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
grande competição de futebol
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
competição importante de futebol
alternative phrasing
Portugal
grande competição de futebol
standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
torneio de futebol de topo
emphasizes top-tier status
Related Idioms & Phrases
the biggest stage in soccer
soccer's main event
tournament of champions
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