attacker
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The vastly under-rated attacker provided with a swerving right-footed drive from long range into the top corner in extra time.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The Brazilian attacker nicknamed "The King" was 17 when he scored two goals in his country's 5-2 victory over host country Sweden in 1958.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
The only other time a red-card suspension was overruled during a World Cup was in 1962, when Brazilian attacker Garrincha was allowed to play in the final after Brazil’s prime minister lobbied on his behalf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
If the Bosnia-Herzegovina international opts for Elland Road he would be Daniel Farke's second signing of the summer, after attacker Harry Wilson's free transfer from Fulham.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Several of the witnesses identified Charles Guiteau as Garfield's attacker.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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