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open soccer championship

[/ˈoʊpən ˈsɑːkər ˈtʃæmpɪənʃɪp/]
nounpl: open soccer championships
campeonato aberto de futebol
1. A soccer tournament or competition that is open to all eligible teams or players without restrictions on participation
The open soccer championship allowed both amateur and professional teams to compete.
O campeonato aberto de futebol permitiu que equipes amadoras e profissionais competissem.
2. A publicly held championship event where entry is not restricted to members of a specific league or organization
She won the open soccer championship despite being the youngest player in the tournament.
Ela ganhou o campeonato aberto de futebol apesar de ser a jogadora mais jovem do torneio.
Synonyms
open championshippublic soccer tournamentunrestricted soccer competitionopen tournament
Antonyms
closed championshipinvitational tournamentleague championshiprestricted competition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campeonato aberto de futebol
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
campeonato aberto de futebol
Standard usage; may also use 'torneio aberto'
São Paulo
campeonato aberto de futebol
Standard usage in the most populous state
Portugal
campeonato aberto de futebol
European Portuguese; may prefer 'torneio de futebol aberto' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

break into the championship
open to all comers
level playing field
competitive spirit
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