JUNE 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
GIORGIO CHIELLINI DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Giorgio Chiellini, a bittersweet goodbye for an Italy legend Legendary Chiellini heads to LAFC an eternal legend but heartbroken at missing out on another World Cup
Messi inspires Argentina to 3-0 Finalissima win over Italy
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AP source: Italy's Giorgio Chiellini making MLS move to LAFC
Los Angeles FC is finalizing a deal to bring veteran Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini to Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Pre...JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Busy in last Juventus game Chiellini had two interceptions, three clearances and one block and won two duels in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Chiellini put up good numbers considering he played just one half, as he left for a nasty cut on his eyebrow and general maintenance. He has tallied 22 tackles, 22 interceptions, 58 clearances and 18 blocks in 22 matches (16 starts) this season, contributing to five clean sheets. He has announced that he will either play abroad or retire in the summer, as his contract with Juventus will run out.
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Unused against Villarreal Chiellini (calf) did not feature in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Villarreal.
Impact Chiellini was available after a six-match absence, but he was not fit enough to start and was sorely missed considering that his backup Daniele Rugani had a key error. It remains to be seen whether he will be back in the XI in Sunday's home game against Salernitana.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Sanctioned Chelsea at Lille, Juve-Villarreal in CL
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Available against Villarreal Chiellini (calf) is fine and will be called up for Wednesday's match versus Villarreal, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Chiellini missed the previous six matches because of a calf strain. He would probably start over Daniele Rugani if healthy enough to go to distance. He has posted 15 tackles, 13 interceptions, 45 clearances and 16 blocks in 14 matches thus far, with five clean sheets
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League matchups as Man United hosts Atlético
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Diagnosed with calf strain Chiellini suffered a low-grade left calf strain, Juventus announced.
Impact Chiellini subbed off with twenty minutes to go against Verona, but it appeared to be just because of fatigue. Instead, he picked up another substantial muscular injury that will sideline him for three-to-four weeks. Leonardo Bonucci recently returned and will play most matches next to Matthijs De Ligt, with Daniele Rugani as the main backup.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence
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Leads defense against Milan Chiellini had one block, two interceptions and four clearances and won four duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.
Impact Chiellini started his first game in over a month and put together a vintage performance while stymieing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud. He is often slowed down by injuries but generally fares well when called upon. He has posted 15 tackles, 12 interceptions, 38 clearances and 14 blocks in 12 appearances, with five clean sheets. Juventus will host Verona on February 6th.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sanchez gives Inter win over Juventus in Italian Super Cup
Alexis Sánchez scored with practically the last kick of the match to help Inter Milan win the Italian Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over bitter rival Juventus after extra timeJANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
