defender
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But it remains to be seen if their interest in the former Liverpool defender is a tactic by the club in their pursuit of Quansah's England team-mate Konsa.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
After he catches a pass, he looks up and gets excited if there’s a defender nearby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hoekstra, a relentless defender of President Donald Trump and a former Republican congressman from Michigan, has had a volatile tenure since arriving in Ottawa in April 2025.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Arsenal made a move for Spain defender Marc Pubill but were told by Atletico Madrid that the 23-year-old is not for sale.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ten minutes into the second half, Josiah tapped the ball past his defender on the left wing and then ran after it, leaving the Blue Springs player frozen behind him.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
In a world where attackers and defenders have equal access to dangerous AI capabilities, defenders may not have the upper hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
For Araujo, though, he arrives at Anfield with an opportunity to reset his career and rediscover the confidence that once made him one of the club's most highly regarded defenders.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Rio Ngumoha finds himself alone against four Leeds defenders.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Thompson has proven that so far in Chargers training camp, sprinting around defenders and maximizing his 5-foot-9, 170-pound frame in passing drills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
He launched himself at the defenders, and they toppled like pins.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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