defender

Example Sentences

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The referee spoke to both sets of coaching staff, Dutch defender Geertruida and Xhaka before restarting the game.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Following the Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City earlier this month, defender William Saliba confirmed he would not be joining up with France because of an ankle injury.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"I think as a young league in a country that's developing the sport of football, it's important that we do get that visibility," said Cavalry defender Bradley Kamdem, who played in that frosty final.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"It's another opportunity to earn another cap," former Wales defender James Chester told BBC Wales' Feast of Football.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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