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club friendlies
/klʌb ˈfrɛnd.liz/
Definition
1
Non-competitive soccer (football) matches played between clubs, typically during the pre-season to build fitness and test tactics without risking league points.
2
Exhibition games involving professional club teams, often featuring experimental lineups and a laid-back vibe compared to official competitions.
Examples
The stars skipped the club friendlies to avoid turning them into unpaid Instagram reels.
In club friendlies, managers experiment with formations wilder than a DJ's playlist at 3 AM.
Fans pack the stands for club friendlies hoping for that one viral blooper to tide them over till the real season.
After dominating club friendlies 5-0 against minnows, the coach humbly declared it 'just another Tuesday.'