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There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part and parcel of football.
Jermain Defoe
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Jermain Defoe
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: October 7
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
Jermain Colin Defoe
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