Insight Harry Maguire’s mother hits out at ‘disgraceful’ criticism of England and Man United defender Posted onSeptember 14, 2023 The England defender came under fire after his own-goal against Scotland at Hampden Park 6805464
Insight Chelsea agree fee with Monaco for France international defender Axel Disasi Posted onJuly 30, 2023 Chelsea have dipped into the transfer market for a centre-back after Wesley Fofana suffered a serious knee injury. 601688
Insight Benjamin Mendy: Former Manchester City defender signs for Lorient Posted onJuly 19, 2023 Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy signs for French side Lorient five days after being cleared of rape. 8235627
Insight Ukraine war: Bakhmut defender remembered by comrades Posted onApril 22, 2023 Pavel Kuzin single-handedly manned a machine gun in Bakhmut so his comrades could be evacuated. 303456
Insight Alfie Mawson, the Premier League defender retired at 29: ‘The doctor was brutal. He told me to never run again’ Posted onMarch 31, 2023 Mawson’s rapid rise saw him earn a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, writes Lawrence Ostlere, but a bright career came to an end after … 7373971
Insight Wife of public defender whose death at Mexico resort was ruled an accident attempts to prove he was murdered Posted onFebruary 10, 2023 “We bought our dream home, planned to have children together,” Kimberly Williams says 97261087
Insight A mysterious fall and alleged police extortion: Everything we know about California public defender Elliot Blair’s death at Mexican resort Posted onFebruary 10, 2023 Elliot Blair’s family has refuted reports by Mexican authorities that he fell to his death his from an open-air walkway while intoxicated, Andrea Blanco reports 10046795
Insight Liverpool recall defender Rhys Williams from loan spell at Blackpool Posted onJanuary 23, 2023 Williams made 17 appearances for the Seasiders. 3314645
Insight Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd and Chelsea chase Saints defender, Mykhailo Mudryk to Arsenal latest Posted onJanuary 12, 2023 Manchester United are still waiting on confirmation that they can loan Burnley’s Wout Weghorst 31533
Insight Famed US lawyer, defender of Israel, opposes legal overhaul Posted onJanuary 8, 2023 A Prominent U.S. lawyer says he cannot defend sweeping judicial reforms planned by Israel’s new government 10265746
Insight John Stones credits England defender Harry Maguire for ‘believing in himself’ Posted onDecember 2, 2022 Maguire has endured a tough start to the Premier League season with Manchester United but has impressed in England’s opening three World Cup matches. 8714745
Insight England defender Eric Dier calls for football to be ‘cherished and looked after’ Posted onNovember 19, 2022 The staging of the World Cup in Qatar has caused controversy. 1643333
Insight Ben Chilwell injury: Chelsea and England defender ruled out of World Cup Posted onNovember 5, 2022 A scan revealed a ‘significant injury’ just two weeks before the start of the tournament in Qatar 9311105
Insight Pablo Mari: ‘I was lucky’ – Arsenal defender on Italy supermarket stabbing Posted onOctober 28, 2022 Arsenal defender Pablo Mari says he is “lucky” as he prepares to undergo back surgery after being stabbed in a supermarket near Milan. 7876758
Insight Arsenal defender Pablo Marí in hospital after Milan supermarket stabbing Posted onOctober 27, 2022 Mikel Arteta says player on loan at Monza ‘seems to be OK’One person believed to have died in incident in Assago area The Arsenal defender … 3504174
Insight Pablo Mari stabbed: Arsenal defender attacked in Milan shopping centre Posted onOctober 27, 2022 A 46-year-old man has been arrrested 533745
Insight Hawa Cissoko: West Ham contact police over ‘racist and abusive’ messages sent to defender Posted onOctober 20, 2022 The defender was abused online after being sent off for a clash with Aston Villa’s Sarah Mayling 7712741
Insight Williams Kokolo: Burton Albion defender denies rape prices in court docket Posted onSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022 French-born footballer accused of committing alleged offences in Birmingham 1293717
Insight Manchester United defender Raphael Varane reveals what ‘warrior’ Casemiro will bring to Old Trafford Posted onAugust 23, 2022 Varane expects his former Real Madrid team-mate to add to United’s new-found fighting spirit 9461423
Insight Ben Godfrey injury: Defender facing months out after suffering leg break against Chelsea Posted onAugust 6, 2022 The centre-back was hurt making a challenge after the ball had gone out of play but the match was allowed to continue 5497542
Insight Leicester defender Ricardo Pereira out for six months after Achilles surgery Posted onAugust 5, 2022 Pereira had an operation on Thursday after sustaining the injury during last Sunday’s friendly win against Sevilla 3331359
Insight Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United complete £55m signing of Ajax defender Posted onJuly 27, 2022 Martinez reunites with Erik ten Hag to become third signing of United’s new era 1880129
Insight Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite secures PSV Eindhoven loan move Posted onJuly 17, 2022 The 20-year-old has played 13 times for the Toffees 10902613
Insight Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United closing in on Ajax defender after advanced talks Posted onJuly 14, 2022 Martinez close to reuniting with Ten Hag and becoming second summer signing 8446406
Insight Nayef Aguerd: West Ham complete £30m deal for Rennes defender Posted onJune 20, 2022 The 26-year-old, who has been capped 25 times by Morocco, has agreed a five-year contract with the Hammers 1999909
Insight West Ham sign Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd from Rennes Posted onJune 20, 2022 The 26-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with the Hammers. 3897225
Insight Liverpool sign teenage defender Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen Posted onJune 19, 2022 The 19-year-old joins the Premier League club on a “long-term contract”. 7975123
Insight Kurt Zouma: West Ham defender pleads guilty to kicking and slapping cat Posted onMay 24, 2022 West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma admits kicking and slapping his pet cat in a video that also showed him saying “I swear I’ll kill … 59311152
Insight West Ham defender Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking and slapping cat after ‘upsetting’ video Posted onMay 24, 2022 The West Ham star was accused of three offences under the Animal Welfare Act 9067890
Insight Kurt Zouma: West Ham defender charged with animal welfare offences Posted onMay 23, 2022 West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is charged with three offences under the Animal Welfare Act after allegedly harming his cat. 2365467
Insight Frank Lampard hails Mason Holgate after ailing defender earns Everton ‘huge’ win Posted onMay 8, 2022 The Toffees climbed out of the Premier League’s relegation zone with a 2-1 victory at Leicester 3627637
Insight Pandemic pushes Oregon’s public defender system to the brink Posted onMay 8, 2022 Oregon’s public defender system has shown cracks for years, but a post-pandemic glut of delayed cases is exposing shocking constitutional landmines 8812126
Insight Antonio Rudiger: Chelsea defender to leave club in the summer, Thomas Tuchel confirms Posted onApril 24, 2022 Real Madrid are reportedly the favourites to secure Rudiger’s signature 3446188
Insight Thomas Tuchel hails ‘brilliant’ Chelsea defender Reece James Posted onApril 19, 2022 Blues boss Tuchel conceded he cannot decide whether the England international is better at right wing-back or right centre-back. 6508456
Insight ‘Fierce defender of truth’: US media critic Eric Boehlert dies at 57 following cycling accident Posted onApril 7, 2022 ‘Fearless and brilliant’ watchdog fatally struck by train remembered as loving husband and father after 3706331
Insight Ivory Coast boss hopes England defender Marc Guehi switches allegiance Posted onMarch 28, 2022 Crystal Palace’s Guehi, who was born in Ivory Coast, impressed on debut for Gareth Southgate’s side in Saturday’s friendly win over Switzerland. 9688476
Insight Kurt Zouma: West Ham face calls to sack defender over ‘very upsetting’ cat video Posted onFebruary 8, 2022 The West Ham player has apologised after a video surfaced of the defender kicking a cat 3076475
Insight Newcastle agree fee with Brighton to sign defender Dan Burn Posted onJanuary 30, 2022 Completion of the deal ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline would see Burn join Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood as additions to Newcastle this window. 4289577
Insight England defender Kieran Trippier completes move to Newcastle Posted onJanuary 7, 2022 The Magpies find themselves in the thick of a fight for Premier League survival. 3851135
Insight Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo assaulted during a burglary at his home Posted onDecember 31, 2021 The Portugal international was with his family at the time. 298409