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youth football tournament

[/juːθ ˈfʊtbɔːl ˈtɔːrnəmənt/]
nounpl: youth football tournaments
torneio de futebol juvenil
1. A competitive sporting event in which young players compete in football/soccer matches
The youth football tournament attracted teams from all over the region.
O torneio de futebol juvenil atraiu equipes de toda a região.
2. An organized series of matches for players typically under 18 years of age
She won the MVP award at the youth football tournament.
Ela ganhou o prêmio de MVP no torneio de futebol juvenil.
Synonyms
youth soccer tournamentjunior football tournamentyouth football championshipyouth football competition
Antonyms
professional football tournamentadult football tournamentsenior football tournament

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio de futebol juvenil
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
campeonato de futebol de base
Often uses 'futebol de base' (grassroots football)
São Paulo
torneio de futebol infanto-juvenil
May specify age categories more explicitly
Portugal
torneio de futebol juvenil
Same as Brazilian, though 'futebol' is more commonly used than 'soccer'

Related Idioms & Phrases

grassroots football development
youth development program
pipeline for future players
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