Tag Archives: Defenders

Historically, defenders have not enjoyed the same fanfare as their attack-minded counterparts. They have a long history of being undervalued and underpaid, with teams rarely agreeing to splurge as much on them as they do on forwards and midfielders. The story has changed drastically over the last few years. Defenders …

Tottenham Hotspur are busy green-lighting moves just a week into the transfer window as Ange Postecoglou looks to reshape his squad midseason. The Lilywhites have been ravaged with injuries this term after a strong start to the season and want to bring in new blood to help them secure a …

The New York Jets are hosting the Washington Commanders on this fine Christmas Eve, a matchup that will almost certainly not convey the joy of the day. The Commanders got off to a particularly ugly start with Sam Howell throwing a pick on the second play of the game, leading …

The Arizona Cardinals had their hands full with the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. Clayton Tune, a rookie fifth round pick, started the first game of his career following the trade of Joshua Dobbs to the Minnesota Vikings. Tune struggled mightily, completed just six of his first 12 passes for …

Harry Kane has stood behind England teammate Harry Maguire, who he believes has been scapegoated in recent times despite being “one of the best defenders in England history” Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has called for an end to the scrutiny of international teammate and namesake Harry Maguire, who the former …

by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Jul 18 (IPS) – As human rights increasingly deteriorate, rights defenders are being violently suppressed. Abducted, detained, tortured, and humiliated, many now live one day at a time. They have been told, in no uncertain times, that anything could …

The Memphis Grizzlies are 5-1 since Ja Morant returned to the team last month. It’s been clear that he did not get rusty while he was away and he showed exactly how explosive he still was against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Midway through the first quarter he …

Jamie Carragher pulled no punches in his criticism of Liverpool (opens in new tab) defenders Joel Matip and Joe Gomez during the Reds’ dire defeat to Wolves (opens in new tab) on Saturday. It was another afternoon to forget for Jurgen Klopp’s side –⁠ who are now winless in four …

Tocoa, Honduras – The killing of two Honduran water defenders this month has sparked international outrage, with the United Nations calling for an investigation and locals questioning the government’s commitment to protecting environmental activists. Aly Dominguez, 38, and Jairo Bonilla, 28, were members of the Guapinol water defenders movement, organising …

Andrew Anderson, Executive Director of Front Line Defenders opens the Dublin Platform at Dublin Castle on 26 October 2022. Credit: Kamil Krawczak for Front Line Defenders Opinion by Andrew Anderson (dublin, ireland) Wednesday, November 02, 2022 Inter Press Service DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov 02 (IPS) – Before she was murdered in Honduras …