champion
noun
a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place.
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
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One of the reasons Alonso will have championed the Rogers signing is his ability to play across the attack - most recently demonstrated as a right winger for England against Argentina.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026