Giroud and Lloris bring French pedigree to Los Angeles FC
Giroud and Lloris joined LAFC in 2024 after Giroud's Euro 2024 national team retirement.
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French striker Olivier Giroud and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris joined Los Angeles FC in 2024. Giroud arrived after three seasons at AC Milan and retired from the French national team following Euro 2024. The teammates' long-standing friendship influenced their decision to play together in Major League Soccer.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Olivier Giroud joined Los Angeles FC in 2024
French footballer Olivier Giroud joined Los Angeles FC in 2024 after completing three years at Milan AC, where his contract had expired. He announced his departure from AC Milan with a farewell match and simultaneously announced his retirement from the French national team after Euro 2024.
Olivier Giroud retired from French national team after Euro 2024
Olivier Giroud announced his retirement from the French national team following Euro 2024, marking the end of his international football career at the highest level of competition.
Hugo Lloris also joined Los Angeles FC around the same time as Olivier Giroud
Hugo Lloris, French goalkeeper, joined Los Angeles FC at approximately the same time as Olivier Giroud in 2024. The two players are long-time friends, and Lloris's presence at the club influenced Giroud's decision to join, as their families also maintain close relationships.
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