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Fox News
8 hours ago
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- Fox News
Olivier Giroud leaves LAFC after 1 year, expected to return to France
Olivier Giroud is deciding to go in a different direction after one disappointing year with Los Angeles FC, the Major League Soccer club. The 38-year-old Giroud and LAFC announced the decision Friday on social media. His final match will be Sunday night at home against Vancouver. 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. 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 Javairo Dilrosun on loan from Club America earlier this month, but the loan is only through July 24. Dilrosun replaced Cengiz Under, whose disappointing MLS tenure ended this month. LAFC's lengthy pursuit of Antoine Griezmann also came up fruitless earlier this month when the French star extended his contract with Atletico 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. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Los Angeles FC vs Flamengo - team news, lineups, predictions
Los Angeles FC and Flamengo face each other this Wednesday at the Camping World Stadium of the FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 02:00 on DAZN. Last time out, Los Angeles FC slipped to a 0-1 defeat against Espérance de Tunis (FIFA Club World Cup 2025). In their last match, Flamengo prevailed 3-1 against Chelsea (FIFA Club World Cup 2025). Unavailable Los Angeles FC Flamengo Last starting XIs Los Angeles FC ( vs Espérance de Tunis 2025-06-20): Hugo Lloris, Sergi Palencia, Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Ryan Hollingshead, Igor Jesus, Timothy Tillman, Mark Delgado, David Martínez, Olivier Giroud, Denis Bouanga Flamengo ( vs Chelsea 2025-06-20): Agustín Rossi, Wesley França, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Jorginho, Erick Pulgar, Gerson, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Luiz Araújo, Gonzalo Plata
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📉 The best and worst performers from LAFC's loss against ES Tunis
📉 The best and worst performers from LAFC's loss against ES Tunis LAFC's 1-0 Club World Cup loss against ES Tunis was nothing short of a gut-punch for club and MLS supporters alike. Having failed to break down the Tunisian champions and finding themselves eliminated from the tournament with zero points, LAFC dominated possession and created enough chances to claw their way onto the scoresheet, but a lack of cutting-edge ultimately proved costly. Advertisement Here's a look at the best and worst performers from a frustrating evening for Steve Cherundolo's side. Best Performers Hugo Lloris – The veteran goalkeeper was one of the few LAFC players who showed composure throughout the match. Lloris made three key saves, including a sharp stop from Yan Sasse early in the second half. His distribution was solid throughout and could be worthy of Man of the Match if the result went the other way. He was left with little chance to keep Youcef Belaili's effort out, but without his presence, the scoreline could have been worse. Denis Bouanga – Bouanga was LAFC's most dangerous attacking outlet and the only player who looked capable of making something happen in the final third. Advertisement Involved in the majority of the club's attacking moves on the night, his chance to bag the equaliser would, unfortunately, come up short. Despite the miss, his effort and energy stood out on a night when many others went missing, though much more is expected of him in the final third given his stature. Aaron Long – While the team conceded, Long comported himself well in the heart of LAFC's backline. His presence was felt when dealing with aerial challenges and his distribution from the back was a hallmark of his performance. He was one of the few bright spots on the night. Worst Performers Olivier Giroud – The World Cup winner had a forgettable night. Giroud was expected to be the focal point of LAFC's attack but truly failed to make a difference in the manner he has been capable of in his formative years. Advertisement Managing just two touches in the opposition area and completing only 65% of his passes before coming off in the 88th minute, it may be time to ask whether or not Cherundolo needs to further distance himself from the Frenchman on the teamsheet. Timothy Tillman – Tillman failed to impose himself in any meaningful or consistent way across the duration of his outing in Nashville despite a handful of bright spots in the center of the park. His passing was sluggish despite boasting a high completion rate, with a lack of urgency slowing LAFC's transitional play. He was not the worst player on the pitch, but more should be expected of him given the key role he was given in midfield. 📸 Richard Pelham - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hugo Lloris behind Riviera FC rebrand
LAFC goalkeeper and former France international Hugo Lloris (38) is behind the rebrand of a club on the French Riviera. Lloris, a shareholder and ambassador of the formerly named VSJB FC (Villefranche Saint-Jean Beaulieu FC), and club president Cédric Messina are behind a complete rebrand of the club, which will see it renamed Riviera FC. Riviera FC's logo Advertisement The rebrand is part of attempts to grow the club, currently in the National 3, which not only entails making a climb up the ladder in the French game, but also improving its training of young players. Notably, the club has a partnership with the Zidane Académie, a partnership signed with the perspective of improving the level of training provided for the younger players. 'Today, we are at a turning point for the club,' said Messina in a press release marking the rebrand. 'By becoming Riviera FC, we are affirming a renewed ambition.' Last season, Riviera FC finished sixth in their National 3 group. The rebrand, instigated by Lloris, it is hoped will raise the club to new heights. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Times of Oman
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
In front of thousands of empty seats, Chelsea kick off Club World Cup campaign with dominant win over LAFC
Atlanta: Chelsea got their FIFA Club World Cup campaign underway with a 2-0 victory over MLS side Los Angeles FC in front of thousands of empty seats at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Thousands of seats were visibly empty in a 71,000-capacity stadium as Chelsea made a winning start in Group D. According to Sky Sports, the official attendance of the fixture was 22,137, which indicates that the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was less than a third full. In the first half, former Tottenham and LAFC's current goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, was called into action and denied Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke from racing away with an early lead. Chelsea grew in possession, pushed LAFC back and eventually broke the stalemate. In front of a limited number of fans, Pedro Neto's 34th-minute goal gave manager Enzo Maresca's side a 1-0 advantage. The Portuguese breached the offside trap and latched onto Jackson's precise pass. He cut the ball back in and fired it into the bottom corner to put the Conference League winners 1-0 ahead in the contest. Chelsea fans caught a glimpse of their latest acquisition, Liam Delap, in action midway through the second half. Chelsea had to work hard for their second but eventually got it in the second half. Delap was brought onto the field and engaged in back-and-forth passes with Cole Palmer. He put his quick feet on exhibition and eventually set up Fernandez to tap it home in the 79th minute for a 2-0 triumph. After the contest, Chelsea boss Maresca didn't shy away from expressing his surprise on the thousands of seats that were empty throughout the fixture and said as quoted from Sky Sports, "The atmosphere and environment was a bit strange. The stadium was almost empty." LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo gave his opinion and said, "I think it is different each game you look at," he said, adding, "In the Rose Bowl in LA, there was a huge crowd for the game between PSG and Atletico Madrid. Maybe LA likes football more than Atlanta, I don't know, we should judge at the end."
