defender
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They have also had an £18m bid rejected for 24-year-old Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23 and defender Matteo Ruggeri, 24, have joined this summer after 20-year-old Johan Manzambi became the club's record buy in July.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
That means a defender who has their back to where a set-piece is coming from and whose only intention is to prevent an attacker's movement will be penalised.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Rashford replied to a clip of the Stick to Football podcast in which Jamie Carragher expressed his frustration when former United defender Neville asked for thoughts on Rashford.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
I was Dad’s last defender, she continued, the only one who pretended to believe all his excuses and tales, and to have faith in his plans for the future.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
The USC commit jumped over two defenders, bringing down a one-handed catch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Taylor weaved his way through four defenders and fired a low shot that nearly became the first goal of the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The front four play in a very fluid manner with the four defenders and two central midfielders taking up more consistent positions behind them.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The shape his team have used from goal-kicks has been a 4-2-4 with Lammens between the two central defenders.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
A hearty cheer rent the air as the Redwall defenders broke cover to survey their handiwork.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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