Harry who?! Watkins makes England case as Kane watches on

Discover the Best Online Sports Betting Sites in Ghana

How it feels to beat Lionel Messi

Why Man Utd & Liverpool both want Argentine teen Soler

Top 25 African players of the 21st century - ranked

'Football's biggest waste' - Adriano admits he's 'drinking to oblivion'

Vini's nightmare goes on as Brazil drop more WCQ points

Mbappe-Deschamps dispute rumours threaten to derail France

Endrick set to be offered 'escape route' out of Real Madrid

Amorim told he's already made his first mistake at Man Utd

Transfers LIVE: Arsenal plotting Zubimendi swoop

Man Utd flop has 'no intention' of leaving amid Amorim arrival

Where's Tuchel?! England are wasting time without new boss

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Giovinco joins TFC as club ambassador</li><li>Italian was serial winner in MLS</li><li>Part of first-ever domestic treble with Toronto</li></ul>

MLS legend Sebastian Giovinco joins Toronto FC front office as club ambassador

Toronto FC legend Sebastian Giovinco has returned to the club in a new front office role, the team announced Saturday. The Italian's role will revolve around "player evaluation, development, identification, and recruitment, supporting TFC's general manager and head of scouting," the team said in a statement.In addition, he will serve as a club ambassador, representing Toronto FC in the community.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"I am excited to return to Toronto FC, this time, in a new role to help the team off the field," said Giovinco. "This club holds so many great memories for me, and I'm proud to be part of this organization again. Toronto has always been home to me and my family."During his time with TFC, Giovinco made 142 appearances, scoring 83 goals and recording 64 assists across all competitions. He joined the Canadian side in 2015, and in his inaugural year, was named MLS MVP.In 2017, he was part of the roster that became the first-ever MLS side to record the domestic treble, winning MLS Cup, the Canadian Championship and the MLS Supporters' Shield.In addition, his accolades in MLS include two Canadian Championships in 2016 and 2018, two Eastern Conference Championships in 2016 and 2017, and a berth in the final of the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League.In addition to his 2015 MVP award, Giovinco earned the MLS Golden Boot and was named Newcomer of the Year in 2015. Across his time with TFC, he was named to the MLS Best XI three times, was an MLS All-Star four times, was winner of the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League Golden Ball and was named to both the Champions League Best XI in the same season.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"We are excited to welcome Seba back to Toronto FC," said Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez. "After collaborating for some time, we are happy to have formalized this new role and look forward to Seba beginning this new chapter with us."His contributions on and off the field have left an everlasting impact on our club, and we are confident his experience in the game will bring substantial value to our organization as we move forward. His experience internationally and in MLS will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our first team and promote young talent through our ranks."

WHAT TFC SAID

TFC are in the middle of a playoff push as they end their 2024 MLS campaign. They host 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield champions Inter Miami and Lionel Messi Saturday afternoon.

WHAT NEXT FOR TORONTO?

MLS legend Sebastian Giovinco joins Toronto FC front office as official clubambassador | Goal.com Ghana

The former MLS MVP, who has since retired, has returned to the MLS club that put him on the map in the league in a new role.