Sentence examples for sporting defender from inspiring English sources

"I think it's night and day," said Matt Besler, a Sporting defender who grew up in Kansas City, "just the buzz we've created among the city.

He will become the second addition to Brendan Rodgers's squad this summer, with Kolo Touré's free transfer agreed once his Manchester City contract expires, and the Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori may soon follow.

Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori and Sevilla midfielder Luis Alberto, both 20, are likely to be the first to be completed but negotiations are also continuing over a deal for Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet with the future of Jose Reina yet to be decided.

signed Sporting Lisbon defender Naby Sarr for an undisclosed fee.

Championship club Charlton Athletic have signed Sporting Lisbon defender Naby Sarr for an undisclosed fee.

Rodgers is also tracking highly rated Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori and Sevilla midfielder Luis Alberto, both 20.  .

Liverpool want 20-year-old Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori, who is valued at £1.2m by his club.

Manchester United are tracking Sporting Lisbon defender Mauricio, 25, with a view to making a formal move next summer.

Southampton are considering making a move for Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo, 24, following the exodus of several players from the club.

Joining the midfielder who ended the English season on loan with Everton are AZ Alkmaar striker Jozy Altidore and Sporting Lisbon defender Oguchi Onyewu.

Sporting Lisbon defender Eric Dier, who moved to Portugal when he was a child and has been on loan at Everton, steps up from the England Under-20 squad.