defender

Example Sentences

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The England defender, who has been linked with some of Europe's top clubs, almost joined Liverpool last summer, and was out of contract at the end of this season.

From BBC

The former Arsenal manager's proposal is that if "any part of your body is on the same line as the defender, you're not offside".

From BBC

And it is deliberate handball which can be Arsenal's only claim for a penalty against Forest defender Aina.

From BBC

Shortly before half-time, Pedro Porro had a throw-in deep in West Ham territory, Amid pleas for speed, the defender took 30 seconds, which seemed like an age, before presenting West Ham with possession.

From BBC

Forest survived a VAR review in the closing stages when the ball seemed to brush the arm of defender Ola Aina.

From Barron's