defender
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Sheinbaum has sought to avoid confrontation with Trump while also positing herself as a defender of Mexican sovereignty.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23 and defender Matteo Ruggeri, 24, have joined this summer after 20-year-old Johan Manzambi became the club's record buy in July.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
They have also had an £18m bid rejected for 24-year-old Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Paul Robinson: If Victor Osimhen comes in from Galatasaray, and they get Villa defender Ezri Konsa too, then it's a different conversation.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
January 21 then deftly passes the puck to his teammate December 20—wow! what’s he doing out there?!—who shrugs off the onrushing defender May 17 and slides a cross-crease pass back to January 21.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
Against Getafe's 5-4-1 shape, Spurs still begin with their two central defenders and two holding midfielders close to each other in the middle of the pitch.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
If getting through the middle of the pitch is proving difficult, one of the midfielders will drop deep, forming a line of three alongside the two central defenders.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
First, Jefferson ran from one sideline to the other in the backfield, evading would-be defenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Taylor weaved his way through four defenders and fired a low shot that nearly became the first goal of the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Muamer controlled the ball and tried to make a move down the sideline as the Thirteens’ defenders moved in.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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