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But Russia’s offensive efforts continue to struggle under a sky filled with drones, a revolution in warfare that, for now, favors the defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

"The greatest defender I ever played against," was the Brazilian's verdict.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Spain defender Irene Paredes also features for the first time since her previous selection in 2017.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

After that, Chelsea midfielder Jordan Henderson said he and his fellow England players would always support White, while Tuchel said recently that the defender deserves "a new chapter" and "positive feedback from the crowd".

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 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

Farinas’ ability to do everything — run, catch passes, block and make defenders miss — puts him in an elite category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who received the most votes were selected for the World 11.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Verdict: Matthias Jaissle was perplexed in his post-match interview, yet he would surely be furious if a Fulham player held one of his defenders back to create on onside corridor for another attacker to score.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

It might be that the game has evolved to become more grueling, that teams are averaging more possessions per game, that possessions are shorter and that defenders are picking up ball-handlers sooner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Of the three, two drove directly for the companions; the third turned his mount’s head and galloped to the flank of the defenders.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander