defender
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Chelsea boss Bompastor "took responsibility" and brought off struggling defender Kadeisha Buchanan 12 minutes in, and it had the desired effect.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
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
England defender Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women's World 11 for a record ninth time.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Spain defender Irene Paredes also features for the first time since her previous selection in 2017.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
A Kinnow defender took Maya down in the penalty area, and he blew the whistle right away.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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
Small-space passing combinations helped draw the opposing team up towards the ball and combined with clever off-ball movement to stretch the pitch, allowed the US to find their striker with few defenders around him.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
The question is whether defenders can apply AI fast enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
In 40 minutes of rugby, Feyi-Waboso made 113m from eight carries, beating seven defenders.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
The scientists’ distaste soon fell upon the bill’s eminent defenders.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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