EFL Championship
Leagues & TournamentsThe second-highest division in the English football league system, known as one of the most competitive and physically demanding leagues in the world.
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Carabao Cup
Also known as the EFL Cup or League Cup; a knockout competition in English football open to any club within the top four levels of the English football league system.
UEFA Nations League
A biennial international football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the member associations of UEFA, designed to replace meaningless friendly matches.
Champions League
An annual continental club football competition organized by UEFA and contested by top-division European clubs.
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The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.