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French striker Olivier Giroud is parting ways with MLS club LAFC after 1 disappointing year
Chelsea's Cole Palmer, right, kicks a ball challenged by Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC in Atlanta, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud (9) warms up before the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud warms up before the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Flamengo in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud warms up before the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Flamengo in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Chelsea's Cole Palmer, right, kicks a ball challenged by Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud during the Club World Cup group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC in Atlanta, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud (9) warms up before the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Los Angeles FC's Olivier Giroud warms up before the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Flamengo in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivier Giroud is parting ways with Los Angeles FC after one disappointing year with the Major League Soccer club. The 38-year-old Giroud and LAFC announced the decision Friday on social media. He will play in his final match Sunday night at home against Vancouver. Advertisement After scoring only five goals in 37 matches for LAFC, Giroud will become a free agent after his departure. He is widely expected to join Lille, which finished fifth in the French league last season, on a free transfer. 'I want to thank all of the fans, my teammates and the staff at LAFC for making this an enjoyable stop in my career,' Giroud said in a statement. 'I am happy to have played a part in the success of LAFC. From winning a trophy last season to participating in the Club World Cup, this has been a great experience in LA for me and my family.' Giroud joined LAFC in July 2024 as a designated player after a long European career highlighted by prolific tenures with Arsenal and Chelsea. The top goal-scorer in the history of France's national team was expected to provide dynamic offense alongside MLS stars and fellow Frenchmen Denis Bouanga and Hugo Lloris. Instead, Giroud clearly struggled to adapt to the MLS game and to LAFC's counter-attacking style under coach Steve Cherundolo. LAFC also failed to figure out ways to involve Giroud in the offense consistently, unable to provide service to one of the sport's most dangerous finishers earlier in his career. Advertisement Giroud usually played as a substitute for LAFC, and he didn't score his first MLS goal until last April 19. He did find the net in big moments, scoring in the U.S. Open Cup final last season and in the Leagues Cup final. 'Olivier has been an exemplary professional during his time at LAFC,' general manager John Thorrington said. 'He brought humility and a winning mentality that helped elevate everyone around him. Olivier has been a tremendous ambassador for the club on and off the field. We are grateful for his contributions.' LAFC is suddenly a team in full transition after a winless three-game run at the Club World Cup earlier this month. Cherundolo already has announced he will leave the club to move back to Germany after the season, and LAFC could be down to Bouanga as its only designated player by next month. LAFC added Dutch winger Javairô Dilrosun on loan from Club América earlier this month, but the loan is only through July 24. Dilrosun replaced Cengiz Ünder, whose disappointing MLS tenure ended this month. Advertisement LAFC's lengthy pursuit of Antoine Griezmann also came up fruitless earlier this month when the French star extended his contract with Atlético Madrid through 2027. LAFC (7-4-5) still sits sixth in the Western Conference standings with two or three games in hand on every club above it, and it has an infusion of cash from beating América in a play-in match to reach the Club World Cup. ___ AP soccer:
Rhyl Journal
8 minutes ago
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- Rhyl Journal
Thomas Tuchel's presence will motivate England Under-21s in final
The Young Lions' victory over the Netherlands this week put them within one match of retaining their crown in Slovakia. Senior coach Tuchel is set to make the journey to Bratislava as England meet his home nation, who cruised past France 3-0 in their semi-final. Putting in the FINAL preparations, our #YoungLions 💪🦁 — England (@England) June 27, 2025 'If he does come it will be extra motivation for the lads to win,' Young Lions skipper McAtee said. 'More reason to impress the manager.' The likes of Liam Delap, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been on the scoresheet at the Club World Cup for their respective sides as they bid to earn places in England's World Cup squad next summer. Tuchel has been in the United States monitoring his players, with English clubs Chelsea and Manchester City advancing into the knockout stages. 'Thomas' support has been very strong from the start,' Lee Carsley added. 'He's at the Club World Cup. The travel arrangements have been made, so hopefully he gets here on time.' Germany are unbeaten in the tournament so far and beat England 2-1 in the group stage. Striker Nick Woltemade, who has drawn interest from Bayern this summer, has scored six goals in four appearances in Slovakia and will be one for England to keep an eye on. 'After the game, I was more than confident that this team had clicked and we were in a good position,' Carsley said on England's Group B defeat to their fellow finalists. 'I thought that we'd be there. I wasn't sure if they would be there. I was confident that we were going to do well in this tournament. I've got a lot of belief in this team. 'I knew the second half against Germany, we clicked. In the first half, it would be fair to say, especially the first 20 minutes, we did not play well.'
The South African
14 minutes ago
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- The South African
Dylan Cox joins Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates' medical team has a new face. The Betway Premiership runners-up have hired a new biokineticist, Dylan Cox, from Sekhukhune United. The club known as the Sea Robbers finally announced Abdeslam Ouaddou as the head coach to replace the legendary Jose Riveiro, who has joined Al Ahly. To take care of players' injury prevention, treatment and physical health, the club head-hunted Cox from Babina Noko. 'Orlando Pirates have continued to boost their technical team with the addition of Sekhukhune United biokineticist Dylan Cox,' iDiski Times ' Sinethemba Makonco reported. 'According to the information that has been received by this publication, Cox will travel with the Buccaneers to their preseason tour which will take place in Spain in the coming days,' Makonco added. Kaizer Chiefs to announce player from Portugal? Abdelsam Ouaddou in charge of Marumo Gallants. Image: Sowetan New Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has finally found an influential figure who believes in him, and it's a Betway Premiership legend. This is after the likes of Benedict Vilakazi and Aubrey Mothibi questioned the appointment. Orlando Pirates news: Next Club World Cup and eight new signings According to the former Orlando Pirates coach, Benson Mhlongo, the 46-year-old Moroccan coach has shown potential to succeed in Soweto. Additionally, Mhlongo believes that Dr Irvin Khoza is well-versed in finding new coaches for the club. 'Dr. Irvin Khoza has always managed to come up with surprises over the years. I trust his judgement; they've been in this game for a long time,' Mhlongo told KickOff . 'It's not for us to speculate. When they brought Jose Riveiro here, nobody knew about him, and look how well he did. Dr. Khoza has vast experience in bringing coaches here, so perhaps there's something the chairman saw in the new coach. 'It was relatively easy for the chairman to make a decision on the new coach since he was already in the country. Maybe they appreciated what he did for Marumo Gallants last season. 'Dr. Irvin Khoza has always managed to come up with surprises over the years. I trust his judgement; they've been in this game for a long time,' Mhlongo told KickOff. 'It's not for us to speculate. When they brought Jose Riveiro here, nobody knew about him, and look how well he did. 'Dr. Khoza has vast experience in bringing coaches here, so perhaps there's something the chairman saw in the new coach,' the former Orlando Pirates skipper added. 'It was relatively easy for the chairman to make a decision on the new coach since he was already in the country. Maybe they appreciated what he did for Marumo Gallants last season. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Leader Live
17 minutes ago
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- Leader Live
Thomas Tuchel's presence will motivate England Under-21s in final
The Young Lions' victory over the Netherlands this week put them within one match of retaining their crown in Slovakia. Senior coach Tuchel is set to make the journey to Bratislava as England meet his home nation, who cruised past France 3-0 in their semi-final. Putting in the FINAL preparations, our #YoungLions 💪🦁 — England (@England) June 27, 2025 'If he does come it will be extra motivation for the lads to win,' Young Lions skipper McAtee said. 'More reason to impress the manager.' The likes of Liam Delap, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been on the scoresheet at the Club World Cup for their respective sides as they bid to earn places in England's World Cup squad next summer. Tuchel has been in the United States monitoring his players, with English clubs Chelsea and Manchester City advancing into the knockout stages. 'Thomas' support has been very strong from the start,' Lee Carsley added. 'He's at the Club World Cup. The travel arrangements have been made, so hopefully he gets here on time.' Germany are unbeaten in the tournament so far and beat England 2-1 in the group stage. Striker Nick Woltemade, who has drawn interest from Bayern this summer, has scored six goals in four appearances in Slovakia and will be one for England to keep an eye on. 'After the game, I was more than confident that this team had clicked and we were in a good position,' Carsley said on England's Group B defeat to their fellow finalists. 'I thought that we'd be there. I wasn't sure if they would be there. I was confident that we were going to do well in this tournament. I've got a lot of belief in this team. 'I knew the second half against Germany, we clicked. In the first half, it would be fair to say, especially the first 20 minutes, we did not play well.'
The Herald Scotland
17 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Thomas Tuchel's presence will motivate England Under-21s in final
Senior coach Tuchel is set to make the journey to Bratislava as England meet his home nation, who cruised past France 3-0 in their semi-final. 'If he does come it will be extra motivation for the lads to win,' Young Lions skipper McAtee said. 'More reason to impress the manager.' The likes of Liam Delap, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been on the scoresheet at the Club World Cup for their respective sides as they bid to earn places in England's World Cup squad next summer. Tuchel has been in the United States monitoring his players, with English clubs Chelsea and Manchester City advancing into the knockout stages. 'Thomas' support has been very strong from the start,' Lee Carsley added. 'He's at the Club World Cup. The travel arrangements have been made, so hopefully he gets here on time.' Germany are unbeaten in the tournament so far and beat England 2-1 in the group stage. Striker Nick Woltemade, who has drawn interest from Bayern this summer, has scored six goals in four appearances in Slovakia and will be one for England to keep an eye on. Lee Carsley drew confidence for England's run to the final despite losing to Germany in Group B (Martin Rickett/PA) 'After the game, I was more than confident that this team had clicked and we were in a good position,' Carsley said on England's Group B defeat to their fellow finalists. 'I thought that we'd be there. I wasn't sure if they would be there. I was confident that we were going to do well in this tournament. I've got a lot of belief in this team. 'I knew the second half against Germany, we clicked. In the first half, it would be fair to say, especially the first 20 minutes, we did not play well.'
