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top league

[/tɒp liːg/]
nounpl: top leagues
principal liga / liga de topo
1. The highest division or tier in a professional sports competition, typically referring to football/soccer
He plays in the top league of his country.
Ele joga na principal liga do seu país.
2. A prestigious professional sports league with the best teams and highest level of competition
Manchester United competes in the English top league.
O Manchester United compete na principal liga inglesa.
Synonyms
premier divisionfirst divisiontop divisionmajor leagueelite league
Antonyms
lower leagueminor leaguesecond divisionregional league

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
principal liga / série A
In football, 'Série A' is the most common term for the top league in Brazil
Portugal
liga de topo / primeira liga
'Primeira Liga' is the official name of Portugal's top football league
General
liga de elite
Used to emphasize the prestigious status

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach the top league
play in the top league
compete at the highest level
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