defender

Example Sentences

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France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

After regulation and extra time ended with the score at 1-1, a miss by defender Gabriel Magalhaes was enough to hand the Parisians the trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Former Arsenal defender and Premier League winner Matthew Upson told BBC Sport that Havertz's early goal killed the game in one sense.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Which is precisely what happened in the 64th minute when winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia danced past defender Cristhian Mosquera, who then bundled him over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Cole’s father had refused to pay additional legal fees, and now a public defender would be assigned.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen