The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup debuts in the United States with a fresh format, gathering 32 elite clubs for the pinnacle of inter-club competition. This edition spotlights Group D, which brings together the newly crowned UEFA Conference League champions Chelsea F.C., South American powerhouses CR Flamengo (RJ), and African dark horses Esperance Sportive de Tunis. However, Club Leon were banned&nb...Full Story »

Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has arrived in Los Angeles following his transfer to MLS side LAFC. Giroud signed with the Black and Gold in May as a free agent before seeing out his contract with AC Milan. But now, the 37-year-old has touched down on US soil — joining former France teammate Hugo Lloris at BMO Stadium — and is expected to make his LAFC debut dur...Full Story »

LAFC to officially sign Giroud France star to join on free transfer in summer Will join Hugo Lloris at LAFC WHAT HAPPENED?After reports surfaced earlier this spring that the 38-year-old was weighing his options, from MLS to Saudi Arabia and even staying in Europe, it now appears he's made his mind up. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that the France international will officially be...Full Story »

Tottenham has confirmed that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will leave the club to join Los Angeles FC. Lloris, who served the club for 11 years, had recently lost his first-choice spot to Guglielmo Vicario. And the summer arrival of Fraser Forster also pushed the experienced keeper down the pecking order. Lloris will now make a move to Los Angeles FC. A statement by Tottenham said: "We can confirm...Full Story »

HUGO LLORIS is in advanced talks over a move to MLS outfit Los Angeles FC. The former France captain, who turned 37 on Boxing Day, has been at Tottenham for 11 years. Hugo Lloris is set to leave Tottenham after over a decade in North London Credit: PA But he has not featured at all this season following the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli in June. He had options to leave ...Full Story »

Chelsea and LAFC agree Aubameyang transfer Chelsea and Los Angeles FC have reached an agreement over the transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month, according to a report from French outlet 10 Sport. The Gabon international was left out of Chelsea's Champions League squad amid a series of new arrivals, and he now appears to be frozen out of the team altogether. While some reports sugges...Full Story »

Gareth Bale has LAFC contract break clause Gareth Bale's contract at LAFC contains a break clause which means he could leave before the start of the new MLS season in February 2023, according to The Sun. LAFC are expecting Bale to return but his primary motive for joining the club was to get himself in top shape for the 2022 World Cup. Wales's early exit has thrown Bale's future plans into do...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says he's recovering his fitness and his joy for football after moving to MLS side LAFC over the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Gareth Bale has declared himself fitter and happier ahead of the World Cup with Wales, thanks to his summertime move to MLS club LAFC after nine years at Real Madrid. Despite a wonderful start to his time in Spain, by the end, he was subje...Full Story »

Wales forward Gareth Bale has joined LAFC on a 12-month contract, with options through to 2024, after his departure from LaLiga champions Real Madrid, the Major League Soccer side announced on Monday. The 32-year-old, who signed for Spanish giants Real from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for a then-record transfer fee of €100 million ($105.84 million), will join as a free...Full Story »

GARETH BALE looks to have made the wisest move of his career - and not just because of the 19 local golf courses in Los Angeles. The Wales captain is heading for the golden state of California as he prepares his all-important countdown for the World Cup with MLS outfit LAFC. There are 19 local golf courses within teeing distance of LAFC's home stadium Bale grinned when he had "loads" of optio...Full Story »