Welsh international Galif Bali, 32, has opted not to stay at Real Madrid following the expiration of his contract this summer and has instead moved as a free agent to Los Angeles FC of the USL.At his joining conference on Tuesday (12), the soccer superstar made an appearance in the United States and debunked rumors of a post-World Cup retirement, stating that he wants to be a long-term player for Los Angeles FC, with his sights set on the 2026 World Cup! !
Gareth Barry has signed a 12-month deal with LAFC this time around, with some fans speculating that he may have joined briefly in preparation for the World Cup final week at the end of the year, and may retire when the deal expires. However, at the conference, Bali said, "The USL has grown so much in the last ten years that no one sees it as a 'retirement league' anymore. I didn't join LAFC just to play for half a season or a year, I want to make history here and it's not something that happens overnight."