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.
The 37-year-old Chiellini—who is in the twilight of his extraordinary career—stated, “They have fantastic defenders, why [would] they call me?”
“It’s a fantastic team,” said Chiellini, “Surely I can help them … not just playing, but leading everyday the group, and this is my game and what I think. But I have fantastic teammates, and this is important.”…