defender

Example Sentences

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After Saturday's home defeat by Manchester United, footage went viral on social media of defender Wesley Fofana appearing to ignore attempts by first-team coach Justin Walker, one of Rosenior's assistants, to speak to him.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The Avalanche questioned the call, claiming Kings defender Drew Doughty had pushed Drury from behind, but they lost the challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

But ex-Premier League defender Ashley Williams told BBC Sport he had "no issue" with Spurs' celebrations.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Within weeks, the former defender with a salt-and-pepper beard had pulled off a draw against Atlético Madrid and somehow beaten Barcelona.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The defender took off after Maya, who looped the ball over him, right to me, in front of the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor