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WORLD CUP SOCCER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- FIFA World Cup
1, record 1, English, FIFA%20World%20Cup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- World Cup 2, record 1, English, World%20Cup
correct
- Mundial 3, record 1, English, Mundial
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The greatest of the international soccer competitions representing world supremacy in the sport. It is open to any country that is affiliated with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), and the finals are played every four years, between the Summer Olympic Games’ years. The competition is essentially open, but each nation is generally represented by its best professional players. The entries (more than 100) are reduced to 14 teams by a series of regional play-offs; along with the defending champions and the host country, they make up the final 16. The final rounds are played in the host country over a period of about three weeks. The trophy itself is won permanently by any national team that is victorious 3 times. 3, record 1, English, - FIFA%20World%20Cup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The official name of the World Cup is the "Jules Rimet Cup, "named after the founder of the soccer tournament. 3, record 1, English, - FIFA%20World%20Cup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Coupe du Monde de la FIFA
1, record 1, French, Coupe%20du%20Monde%20de%20la%20FIFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Coupe du Monde 2, record 1, French, Coupe%20du%20Monde
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- Mundial 3, record 1, French, Mundial
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compétition de niveau international la plus prestigieuse, organisée tous les quatre ans, par la FIFA (Fédération internationale de Football Association) [...] 3, record 1, French, - Coupe%20du%20Monde%20de%20la%20FIFA
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On ne s'entend pas sur la minuscule ou la majuscule à «monde»; cependant, selon les règles d'écriture, le nom du tournoi devrait s'écrire «Coupe du Monde», et celui du trophée, «coupe du Monde». «Mundial» est couramment utilisé. 3, record 1, French, - Coupe%20du%20Monde%20de%20la%20FIFA
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Coupe du monde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de acontecimientos
- Fútbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Copa Mundial de la FIFA
1, record 1, Spanish, Copa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20FIFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Copa Mundial 2, record 1, Spanish, Copa%20Mundial%20
correct, feminine noun
- Copa del Mundo 2, record 1, Spanish, Copa%20del%20Mundo%20
correct, feminine noun
- Mundial 2, record 1, Spanish, Mundial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Torneo internacional de fútbol que se celebra cada cuatro años [, considerado el acontecimiento deportivo más popular en el mundo, y la cumbre de la competición internacional de este deporte. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Copa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20FIFA
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Copa Mundial de Fútbol
- Copa del mundo de fútbol
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Youth Soccer World Cup
1, record 2, English, Youth%20Soccer%20World%20Cup
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Youth World Cup 2, record 2, English, Youth%20World%20Cup
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since 1985, a Youth World Cup is organized for soccer players aged 16 and under. The same continental groupings exist as in the men's competition, but only 16 teams take part in the finals. 1, record 2, English, - Youth%20Soccer%20World%20Cup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Coupe du Monde de soccer juvénile
1, record 2, French, Coupe%20du%20Monde%20de%20soccer%20juv%C3%A9nile
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Coupe du Monde juvénile 2, record 2, French, Coupe%20du%20Monde%20juv%C3%A9nile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1985, on a organisé, pour la première fois, une Coupe du Monde juvénile pour les joueurs de soccer de 16 ans et moins. On a gardé pour les jeunes les mêmes regroupements nationaux que ceux de leurs aînés masculins, mais 16 équipes seulement prennent part aux éliminatoires. 1, record 2, French, - Coupe%20du%20Monde%20de%20soccer%20juv%C3%A9nile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sporting event
1, record 3, English, sporting%20event
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sports event 2, record 3, English, sports%20event
correct
- sport event 3, record 3, English, sport%20event
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] World Track and Field Championships,... is the world's fourth-most popular sporting event after the Summer and Winter Olympics and World Cup Soccer... 4, record 3, English, - sporting%20event
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Major national and international sporting events held in Canada provide tremendous opportunities to promote Canadian culture and celebrate the importance of our two official languages while promoting the vitality of the country’s English- and French-speaking communities. 5, record 3, English, - sporting%20event
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- événement sportif
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20sportif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- évènement sportif 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20sportif
correct, masculine noun
- manifestation sportive 3, record 3, French, manifestation%20sportive
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute activité sportive d'envergure, qu'elle comporte une participation massive de la population ou qu'elle constitue une rencontre importante au calendrier d'une ou de plusieurs associations ou fédérations sportives. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20sportif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Tour de l'île de Montréal est devenu, pour les cyclistes amateurs, une manifestation sportive d'envergure égale à ce que représente le Tour de France pour les cyclistes professionnels. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20sportif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les événements sportifs d'envergure nationale et internationale qui ont lieu au Canada fournissent des occasions formidables de faire la promotion des éléments clés de la culture canadienne et, par le fait même, de célébrer l'importance de nos deux langues officielles tout en favorisant l'épanouissement des communautés francophones et anglophones du pays. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20sportif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évènement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 3, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20sportif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foul play
1, record 4, English, foul%20play
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- illegal play 2, record 4, English, illegal%20play
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any action by a player which is contrary to the letter and spirit of the Game and includes obstruction, unfair play, misconduct, dangerous play, unsporting behavior, retaliation and repeated infringements. 3, record 4, English, - foul%20play
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The committee found that Betsen "did commit an act of illegal or foul play, namely a deliberate trip of the London Wasps centre Stuart Abbott. 4, record 4, English, - foul%20play
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In response, he compared the game to a famous World Cup soccer match in 1986, in which the Argentinian star Diego Maradona fisted the ball into the net for a decisive goal against England, an illegal play that went unremarked by the officials. "Maradona called it the hand of God, "Kasparov said. 5, record 4, English, - foul%20play
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- jeu déloyal
1, record 4, French, jeu%20d%C3%A9loyal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- jeu illicite 2, record 4, French, jeu%20illicite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «jeu déloyal» recouvre toute action effectuée sur l'enceinte de jeu et contraire à la lettre et à l'esprit des Règles du Jeu. Il comprend les obstructions, les manquements à la loyauté, les fautes répétées, le jeu dangereux et les incorrections. 3, record 4, French, - jeu%20d%C3%A9loyal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les règles concernant l'incorrection et le jeu déloyal sont très complètes. Un joueur ne doit pas frapper, donner de coup de pied ni faire de croc-en-jambe, mais a cependant le droit de repousser un adversaire du plat de la main (le raffut) en cas de tentative de plaquage. 4, record 4, French, - jeu%20d%C3%A9loyal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
L'État a été mis hors de cause au motif que le traumatisme était survenu dans le cadre du déroulement normal de la partie de football; qu'il n'a été causé ni par une action de jeu illicite ni par la brutalité de l'un des participants [...] 2, record 4, French, - jeu%20d%C3%A9loyal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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