Recopa Sudamericana
Leagues & TournamentsAn annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL between the winners of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.
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Olympic Football Tournament
Held during the Summer Olympics; for men, it is largely an under-23 tournament (with three overage players allowed), while for women, it is a full senior tournament.
Apertura and Clausura
A split-season format used by many Latin American leagues where the season is divided into two halves (Opening and Closing), often resulting in two champions per year.
Copa América
The top men's football tournament contested among national teams from South America (CONMEBOL). It is the oldest still-running continental football competition.
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