defender

Example Sentences

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If the ball goes behind the goal off a defender three times, the attacking team is awarded a penalty.

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The campaign ended in tears, however, after he injured his shoulder when challenged by Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final, lasting only 31 minutes of a 3-1 loss in Kiev.

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His tight control was a skill also shaped against the first 'defender' he ever faced - a Rottweiler.

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In the end, it was Josh Bayliss, full of energy and acceleration, who shone brightest in the back row, beating more defenders than any other player in the Prem this weekend.

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Arsenal defender Ben White has been called up to the England squad for the first time in more than three years.

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