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non-professional soccer tournament

[nɑn-prəˈfeʃənəl ˈsɑkər ˈtɔrnəmənt]
nounpl: non-professional soccer tournaments
torneio de futebol amador
1. A competitive sports event featuring soccer teams composed of non-paid, amateur players rather than professional athletes
The non-professional soccer tournament attracted teams from local communities across the region.
O torneio de futebol amador atraiu times das comunidades locais em toda a região.
2. A grassroots or recreational soccer competition organized at the community or regional level
He participated in a non-professional soccer tournament organized by the local sports council.
Ele participou de um torneio de futebol amador organizado pelo conselho de esportes local.
Synonyms
amateur soccer tournamentgrassroots soccer tournamentrecreational soccer tournamentcommunity soccer tournament
Antonyms
professional soccer tournamentelite soccer tournamentchampionship soccer tournament

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio de futebol amador
most commonly used term
Rio de Janeiro
campeonato de futebol amador
alternative common usage
São Paulo
torneio de futebol comunitário
emphasizes community aspect
Portugal
torneio de futebol amador
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

grassroots soccer competition
weekend warrior tournament
amateur league play
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