LAFC Welcomes Chiellini Prior to 3–1 Win Over FC Dallas

LAFC Welcomes Chiellini Prior to 3–1 Win Over FC Dallas
Defender Giorgio Chiellini (R) poses with head coach Steven Cherundolo after Chiellini was introduced by Los Angeles Football Club during a news conference at Banc of California Stadium, in Los Angeles, on June 29, 2022. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
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Prior to Los Angeles Football Club’s (11–3–3, 36 points) 3–1 victory over Western Conference foe FC Dallas (7–5–5, 26 points) Wednesday, former Italy and Juventus defender, Giorgio Chiellini, was introduced at a press conference as the latest member, saying, “LAFC is the perfect team for me.”

The former Italian National Team captain and 2020 UEFA Euro Champion was also drenched with water by his new teammates, while participating in the team’s victory song “LAFC,” led by Kellyn Acosta with loudspeaker in hand.