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recreational soccer competition

[ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl ˈsɑːkər kɒmpɪˈtɪʃən]
nounpl: recreational soccer competitions
competição de futebol recreativo
1. A non-professional sports event where amateur players compete in soccer for enjoyment and leisure rather than professional gain
The local recreational soccer competition attracts players of all skill levels from the community.
A competição de futebol recreativo local atrai jogadores de todos os níveis de habilidade da comunidade.
2. An organized match or tournament designed primarily for exercise, social interaction, and entertainment
She joined a recreational soccer competition to stay active and meet new people.
Ela participou de uma competição de futebol recreativo para se manter ativa e conhecer novas pessoas.
NYC Slang
rec league soccer or park league
Synonyms
amateur soccer tournamentcasual soccer leaguefriendly soccer matchpickup soccer gamecommunity soccer competition
Antonyms
professional soccer competitionelite soccer tournamentchampionship league

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competição de futebol recreativo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
torneio de futebol amador
often emphasizes amateur aspect
São Paulo
campeonato de futebol recreativo
uses 'campeonato' for organized competitions
Portugal
competição de futebol recreativo
similar to Brazilian Portuguese, sometimes 'futebol de lazer'

Related Idioms & Phrases

just for kicks
play for the love of the game
amateur hour
friendly competition
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