Aymeric Laporte interview: ‘I am not surprised we were ignored at the start’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Aymeric Laporte interview: ‘I am not surprised we were ignored at the start’

New York Times  

It is three days before Spain’s European Championship quarter-final against tournament hosts Germany, and Aymeric Laporte is in a confident mood. “It is true that if I had not had this meniscus and cartilage injury on my knee I wouldn’t be here right now probably, as I would have joined the French national team,” Laporte says. French-born duo Laporte and Le Normand, right, are now Spain’s starting centre-backs “I feel we combine well on the pitch,” Laporte says. “He is one of the best I’ve ever played with in this position, without a shadow of a doubt,” Laporte says. Germany is a super team overall, I don’t want to forget about Kroos, Rudiger or other names, but I would say the individuals in their front line stand out for sure.” GO DEEPER Tactical trends, clashes of style, golden Guler - analysing the last eight at Euro 2024 That Spain are considered favourites for this match by some might be a shock, given how certain commentators underestimated them before the tournament — but not for Laporte.

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Aymeric Laporte opens up on proving doubters wrong after Euros triumph
6 months, 1 week ago

Aymeric Laporte opens up on proving doubters wrong after Euros triumph

Daily Mail  

In the hours after Spain defeated England in the Euro 2024 final, Aymeric Laporte went on Twitter/X in the changing rooms inside the Olympic Stadium in Berlin and posted 'El resto es historia ' alongside three screenshots of reporting around him from the Spanish media. The defender insists that his level has not dropped despite his move to Saudi Arabia …

A closer look at Euro 2024 finalists Spain ahead of Sunday’s Berlin showpiece
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A closer look at Euro 2024 finalists Spain ahead of Sunday’s Berlin showpiece

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. Luis de la Fuente’s side beat France in the semi-final to continue …

Laporte blasts criticism of his Spain call-up and says he’s in good shape after year in Saudi Arabia
9 months, 1 week 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 mocks Vinicius Jnr's 'I just want to play football' claims after the pair squared up during Spain and Brazil's six-goal thriller
1 year ago

Aymeric Laporte mocks Vinicius Jnr's 'I just want to play football' claims after the pair squared up during Spain and Brazil's six-goal thriller

Daily Mail  

Aymeric Laporte appeared to mock Vinicius Jnr on social media after the pair clashed during Spain's 3-3 friendly against Brazil on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. One fan on X appeared to repost a video of the Brazil forward barging into the back of Laporte, writing 'I just want to play football' with several 'crying face emojis'. Vinicius Jnr and Aymeric …

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 2 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 …

FIFA Give Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte Green Light for Spain Switch
3 years, 10 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, 10 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, …

Laporte's switch to Spain from France approved by FIFA
3 years, 10 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 …

Euro 2020: Spain's need for a new striker is greater than another defender following Laporte switch
3 years, 10 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, 10 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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