Copa América
Leagues & TournamentsThe 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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Promotion and Relegation
The system where the best teams in a lower division move up to the higher division, and the worst teams in the higher division move down.
AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations)
The main international men's association football competition in Africa, sanctioned by CAF.
EFL Championship
The 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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