LOS ANGELES (AP) — World Cup-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC. LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move Tuesday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy. Giroud confirmed Monday that he would leave AC Milan for a Major League Soccer club. Giroud joins LAFC as a designated player with a contract through 2025. The deal includes an option for 2026, the club said. LAFC genera
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Leroy Sane, Kai Havertz and Niclas Füllkrug were among players confirmed on Tuesday as German squad members for the Euro 2024 home tournament in an unconventional announcement process. Bayern Munich winger Sane was named via a portrait in a Frankfurt art gallery, Arsenal forward Havertz via social media channel Calcio Berlin, and Füllkrug in a radio show by public broadcasters WDR. Singer Peter Schilling meanwhile named VfB Stuttgart full back Maximilian Mittelstädt via Instagram, with his hit M
GENEVA (AP) — The Abu Dhabi investors in Manchester City and Girona have been offered divestment options by UEFA to let both compete in the Champions League next season by complying with integrity rules for teams that share owners. Girona has made a stunning run to a guaranteed top-four finish in Spain’s La Liga, with three key players either loaned or sold via Man City’s influence including Brazilian star Sávio. On merit, Girona will join Man City, the 2023 Champions League winner which will fi