Laporte's switch to Spain from France approved by FIFA
3 years, 7 months ago

Laporte's switch to Spain from France approved by FIFA

The Hindu  

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte will be eligible to play for Spain at next month's European Championship after world football governing body FIFA approved his switch from France on Friday. "The player Aymeric Laporte is eligible to play for the representative teams of the RFEF - Spanish Football Association with immediate effect," it said in a statement. READ: Laporte was allowed to declare for Spain after FIFA amended its rules last year to allow players to switch national teams. Laporte, who signed for City in January 2018 for 57 million pounds, has never played for the France senior team despite making over 50 appearances for its youth teams.

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Laporte blasts criticism of his Spain call-up and says he’s in good shape after year in Saudi Arabia
6 months ago

Laporte blasts criticism of his Spain call-up and says he’s in good shape after year in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany — Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has hit out at those criticizing his selection for the European Championship because he plays his club soccer in Saudi Arabia. Some critics said playing in the Saudi league didn’t leave him at the right level to play for Spain at Euro 2024, but Laporte had a strong first appearance at the tournament …

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia
11 months ago

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has revealed …

Laporte leaves Man City to join Ronaldo and Mane at Al Nassr; Chelsea signs Brazilian striker
1 year, 4 months ago

Laporte leaves Man City to join Ronaldo and Mane at Al Nassr; Chelsea signs Brazilian striker

Hindustan Times  

Spain centre-back Aymeric Laporte is heading to Saudi Arabia to play with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane after losing his place in Manchester City's expensively assembled defence. Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte celebrates during a pre-season match ahead of 2023-24 Premier League The 29-year-old Laporte is joining Al Nassr, City said on Thursday, for a reported fee of 23.5 million pounds. …

Laporte leaves Manchester City for Ronaldo’s Al Nassr
1 year, 4 months ago

Laporte leaves Manchester City for Ronaldo’s Al Nassr

The Hindu  

Spanish centre back Aymeric Laporte has left Manchester City to join Saudi side Al-Nassr, the two clubs announced on Thursday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported Al-Nassr paid a transfer fee of €27.5 million for the 29-year-old defender who had two years left on his City contract. Signed in the January transfer window of the 2017-18 season …

French defender Le Normand obtains Spanish nationality
1 year, 7 months ago

French defender Le Normand obtains Spanish nationality

The Hindu  

French defender Robin Le Normand has obtained Spanish nationality according to an Official State Bulletin published on Wednesday. A Spanish Football Federation source told AFP in February that Le Normand had begun the process to play for Luis de la Fuente’s side. Former Manchester City defender Laporte, who obtained Spanish nationality in 2021, featured for Spain at the 2022 World …

Euro 2020: Veteran defender Sergio Ramos left out as Spain include France-born Aymeric Laporte in 24-man squad
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Veteran defender Sergio Ramos left out as Spain include France-born Aymeric Laporte in 24-man squad

Firstpost  

The absence of veteran defender Ramos means there is not a single Madrid player in the Spain squad. Madrid: Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender Sergio Ramos out of his Euro 2020 squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality. “It pains me not to have been able to help my team …

Spain Leave Sergio Ramos Out of Euro 2020 Squad, Aymeric Laporte Included
3 years, 7 months ago

Spain Leave Sergio Ramos Out of Euro 2020 Squad, Aymeric Laporte Included

News 18  

Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender Sergio Ramos out of his Euro 2020 squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality. “It was a very difficult decision but he has not been able to play this season and has hardly trained since January,” Luis Enrique told the press conference as he announced …

Euro squad: Sergio Ramos left out of Spain's 24-man team, Laporte called up
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro squad: Sergio Ramos left out of Spain's 24-man team, Laporte called up

The Hindu  

Spain captain Sergio Ramos has been left out of the squad for Euro 2020, coach Luis Enrique said on Monday. !#SomosEspaña#SomosFederaciónpic.twitter.com/KY87e0im3p — Selección Española de Fútbol May 24, 2021 The Real Madrid centre-back won the last of his 180 caps in March but has endured an injury-plagued season that has limited him to just 15 La Liga appearances and only …

FIFA Give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte Green Light for Spain Switch
3 years, 7 months ago

FIFA Give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte Green Light for Spain Switch

News 18  

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has been approved to play for Spain instead of France at Euro 2020, FIFA told AFP on Friday. France coach Didier Deschamps has a wealth of options at centre-back, with Raphael Varane, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Clement Lenglet and Kurt Zouma among those picked ahead of Laporte in recent months. Instead Laporte is now set …

FIFA give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte green light for Spain switch
3 years, 7 months ago

FIFA give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte green light for Spain switch

Firstpost  

Laporte could be a valuable addition to the Spanish squad given the central defence has been a problem area for coach Luis Enrique. Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has been approved to play for Spain instead of France at Euro 2020, FIFA told AFP on Friday. France coach Didier Deschamps has a wealth of options at centre-back, with Raphael Varane, …

Euro 2020: Spain's need for a new striker is greater than another defender following Laporte switch
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain's need for a new striker is greater than another defender following Laporte switch

Daily Mail  

Before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Spain had a problem and coach Vicente del Bosque knew just what to do to remedy it. Aymeric Laporte will boost Luis Enrique and Spain's hopes of winning Euro 2020 this summer Spain had a striker problem before the 2014 World Cup and Vicente del Bosque knew how to remedy it PREDICTED SPAIN …

Euro 2020: French-born Aymeric Laporte set to represent Spain in continental showpiece event
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: French-born Aymeric Laporte set to represent Spain in continental showpiece event

Firstpost  

The Spanish Council of Ministers has granted Spanish nationality to Laporte, who was born in Agen, France but never played for the French senior team, despite three call-ups to the squad between 2016 and 2020. Madrid: Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has been approved to play for Spain instead of France at Euro 2020 this summer, sources at the Spanish …

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