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captain

[kap-tuhn, -tin] / ˈkæp tən, -tɪn /


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Fernandes said he was keen to meet the former Manchester United captain to discuss the issue, with Keane revealing on Wednesday's Stick to Football podcast that a "nice, mature conversation" had taken place.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And his absence will be felt since Davies, sidelined since May 6 with a hamstring injury, is not only the team’s best player but also its captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While the logistics of it can be "last-minute", he says, there are some players he knows he will be trimming, including Chelsea captain Reece James.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That was impacted by injuries to captain Leah Williamson, who started just two Women's Super League games for Arsenal this season in a disrupted campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“This is a lot to take in. Why don’t we take a break? Come on—let me introduce you two to Lala, the captain of this ship.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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