defender
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He replaced former England defender Casey Stoney in 2021, who quit over frustrations at a lack of investment from the club.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
He fully intended to push through his scheme to sell shares in the World Cup by casting himself, believe it or not, as a defender of the downtrodden and underprivileged.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
At 80, President Lula on Sunday launches his bid for re-election, casting himself as a defender of Brazil's "sovereignty" as pressure from Donald Trump's administration casts a shadow over the campaign.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
He raced down the other way—just me, him, a defender and the basket.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
Regarded as one of the greatest defenders to play the game, Baresi captained Milan for 15 seasons, making 719 appearances and scoring 33 goals.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
No one wants to wonder what could have been if it turns out quarterback Matthew Stafford can’t count on Nacua getting open and punishing defenders downfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
I supported pulling more public defenders onto the bench, and I still think that overall, it has a lot of benefits.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
The ICC’s defenders point to its indictments of Russian and Taliban leaders as proof of its importance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
One of the defenders brought it forward toward midfield.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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