attacker
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The Brazilian attacker nicknamed "The King" was 17 when he scored two goals in his country's 5-2 victory over host country Sweden in 1958.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
The only other time a red-card suspension was overruled during a World Cup was in 1962, when Brazilian attacker Garrincha was allowed to play in the final after Brazil’s prime minister lobbied on his behalf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Anthony Gordon did this on occasion before the break, but in the second half he and Saka took turns to be the third high-pressing attacker.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
While these can provide the AI with context for more tailored guidance, it increases the risk of an attacker gaining highly personal information about your financial circumstances.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
They were calling the attacker the Recluse, a spider that wasn’t much in the size department, but it packed a sick bite.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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