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professional soccer match

[/prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈsɑkər mætʃ/]
nounpl: professional soccer matches
partida de futebol profissional
1. An organized competitive game of soccer played between two professional teams for monetary compensation, typically governed by official rules and held in a stadium
The professional soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool drew over 70,000 spectators.
A partida de futebol profissional entre Manchester United e Liverpool atraiu mais de 70 mil espectadores.
2. A game played by athletes who earn their living from the sport, as opposed to amateur or recreational play
She attended her first professional soccer match last weekend.
Ela assistiu à sua primeira partida de futebol profissional no fim de semana passado.
Synonyms
professional football matchpro soccer matchleague matchcompetitive soccer game
Antonyms
amateur soccer matchrecreational soccer gameyouth soccer match

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
partida de futebol profissional
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo de futebol profissional
Alternative using 'jogo' instead of 'partida'
São Paulo
partida profissional de futebol
Word order variation commonly used in the state
Portugal
jogo de futebol profissional
Portuguese prefer 'jogo' over 'partida' in this context

Related Idioms & Phrases

packed stadium
professional circuit
league play
championship match
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