defender
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"I'm going to tell Messi, 'You are a god'," Benin defender Mohamed Tijani informed the Argentine press of the country's legendary No 10.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Brazilian Maira, 22, already has a franchise-record nine goals while Evelyn Shores, 21, has tied the single-season record with seven assists and defender Gisele Thompson, Alyssa’s sister, leads all outfield players with 2,420 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Lai, who was elected president in January 2024, has been an outspoken defender of Taiwan's sovereignty and is detested by Chinese leaders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Bellingham, recently voted England's player of the year for the second year in a row, is now "nailed on as the 10" for the future, former England defender Matt Upson told BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
They were stacked with talent—big, tough players, like Jason Zundel and Dallas Miller, and they had in Reggie a tenacious defender and supporting player.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Thiero’s towering one-handed dunk over two Golden State defenders provided a highlight in the Lakers’ otherwise forgettable 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors at Chase Center on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
If losing their ant defenders makes these plants less healthy, the effects could potentially influence the broader process of forest regeneration.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
I think you've seen today a lot of times running them in behind and just showing strength against occupying defenders is one of the main things.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
"He can accelerate through a hole and defenders find it very difficult to cope with that."
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
They were the family’s own gods, belonging only to it, really the most important part of it, the protectors and defenders of the entire household.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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