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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From anti- + soccer.
Adjective
anti-soccer (comparative more anti-soccer, superlative most anti-soccer)
- Opposing the sport of soccer.
2023, Matthew Brown, “Controlled Violence”, in Sports in South America: A History, New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, →ISBN, page 150:There were many concerns as to whether soccer players were being sufficiently disciplined. In Brazil, Lima Barreto and Carlos Sussekind de Mendonça promoted drill and rote training as part of their antisoccer campaign.
Noun
anti-soccer (uncountable)
- A corrupted or unconventional form of soccer.
2014, Roger Kittleson, “Playing Modern: Efficiency over Art, 1971–80”, in The Country of Football: Soccer and the Making of Modern Brazil, Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, →ISBN, page 108:Clodoaldo condemned the “inefficiency” and “lack of heart” he saw, especially in the midfield. Shockingly, the country of Pelé and the beautiful game had fallen into playing antisoccer—that is, trying to destroy the opponent's game with little thought of putting together effective attacks.87