SportsAugust 11, 2026
backline
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Definition
The defensive line of players in a football team, responsible for protecting the goal.
Etymology
The word is a compound of 'back' (referring to the rear position) and 'line' (referring to a row of players), appearing in sports terminology in the late 19th century to describe defensive positioning.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe Arsenal's defensive formation, highlighting the necessity of strengthening this area of the team through new acquisitions.
Complications in Arsenal's transfer market: can a Barcelona star rescue them?
Read the full article ↗Goal.com