13
Dec
Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”. The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 win, has called time on playing after 23 years. The defender made his name at Juventus and since June 2022 has been playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Los Angeles FC. LAFC were beaten 2-1 by Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup final on Saturday. Posting on X, Chiellini added: “You have been my everything. With you, I have travelled a unique and unforgettable path. “But now it is time…