defender

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Barry got there first and was kicked by the Arsenal defender.

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Last week, the UN's human rights office said the elections would "take place in an environment marked by widespread repression and intimidation against the political opposition, human rights defenders, journalists and those with dissenting views".

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The former defender spent two years with Liverpool before joining Real, where he won two Champions League titles.

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Autistic youngster Penelope, five, was part of the research for the doll, and her mum, Tonya, said: "She uses ear defenders, so to see that on a doll really made her feel special."

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But the 28-year-old defender was denied permission to enter the action because she was wearing an earring that had been covered by tape but could not be taken out.

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