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soccer league
[ˈsɑːkər liːg]
noun
pl: soccer leagues
campeonato de futebol
1.
An organized competition in which multiple soccer teams compete against each other in a series of matches over a season
The Premier League is one of the most popular soccer leagues in the world.
A Premier League é um dos campeonatos de futebol mais populares do mundo.
2.
A formal association or organization that governs and manages soccer competitions
The soccer league announced new rules for the upcoming season.
O campeonato de futebol anunciou novas regras para a próxima temporada.
Synonyms
football league
soccer championship
athletic league
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
campeonato de futebol
most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
liga de futebol
commonly used alternative
São Paulo
campeonato de futebol
primary term used in the region
Portugal
campeonato de futebol
standard term, may also use 'liga de futebol'
Related Idioms & Phrases
play in the big leagues
move up through the leagues
competitive soccer environment
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