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

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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 football federation confirmed to AFP on Tuesday. It means Laporte could play for Spain at Euro 2020 this summer, potentially alongside Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. 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.

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Real Madrid links feel good: Al Nassr defender Laporte opens up on transfer buzz
1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid links feel good: Al Nassr defender Laporte opens up on transfer buzz

India Today  

Al Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte has addressed rumors linking him with Real Madrid, stating he would consider joining if the LaLiga club approaches him. Currently playing in Saudi Arabia alongside former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, Laporte shared that being connected to a club of Real Madrid’s stature feels rewarding. Laporte a key option for Real Madrid Before moving to …

Porto and Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Porto and Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement

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. The defender also featured 141 times for his country with only Cristiano …

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 …

Manchester City handed Aymeric Laporte injury blow
2 years, 4 months ago

Manchester City handed Aymeric Laporte injury blow

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. The Spain international will miss the Community Shield and Manchester City’s first …

Sevilla looking to sign Reguilon from Tottenham as they prepare to loan out Ludwig Augustinsson
2 years, 5 months ago

Sevilla looking to sign Reguilon from Tottenham as they prepare to loan out Ludwig Augustinsson

Daily Mail  

Sevilla are among the clubs showing interest in Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon. He was one of four senior players left out of Spurs' recent pre-season tour by Antonio Conte, along with Harry Winks, Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombole. Sevilla are among the clubs showing interest in Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon He was one of four senior players left out …

Euro 2020 Slovakia vs Spain player ratings: Dúbravka’s poor display stuns Sarabia stars
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Slovakia vs Spain player ratings: Dúbravka’s poor display stuns Sarabia stars

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. Slovakia open image in gallery Dúbravka was poor in the clash against …

Euro 2020: Spain calls up six players after Sergio Busquets tests COVID-19-positive
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain calls up six players after Sergio Busquets tests COVID-19-positive

The Hindu  

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the sixth member added to Spain's Euro 2020 squad, in anticipation of the possible consequences after Sergio Busquets' positive coronavirus test, Earlier, Spain had decided to incorporate five players to complete training in Rodrigo Moreno, Pablo Fornals, Carlos Soler, Brais Mendez and Raul Albiol, who will join the training sessions in Las Rozas on Tuesday. …

Euro 2020, Group E preview: Not so straightforward for Spain; Poland, Sweden, Slovakia in the mix
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020, Group E preview: Not so straightforward for Spain; Poland, Sweden, Slovakia in the mix

The Hindu  

While Spain is a traditional tournament favourite due to its pedigree in the competition and the international stage this century, things may not be so straightforward for La Roja. Manager: Luis Enrique FIFA ranking: 6 Last 3 Euros: 2016 round of 16; 2012, 2008 champion Last 5 matches: Wins 3, draws 2, goals for 13, goals against 4 - POLAND …

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title

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The defending champions are bringing one of their most talented teams in years to Euro 2020, loaded with players who can support Ronaldo and make Portugal a contender again. A record-chasing Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be the only attraction for Portugal when they try to win a second straight European Championship title. Ronaldo will attempt to become the all-time leading scorer …

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

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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 …

Portugal Euro 2020 squad: Confirmed list for 2021 tournament
3 years, 7 months ago

Portugal Euro 2020 squad: Confirmed list for 2021 tournament

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 Cristiano Ronaldo leads a formidable front line for …

Benzema set to feature in France Euro 2020 squad - reports
3 years, 7 months ago

Benzema set to feature in France Euro 2020 squad - reports

The Hindu  

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema looked poised to be included in France's squad for next month's European Championship in a surprise move by coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday. French newspaper Le Parisien reported on Tuesday that the 33-year-old, who scored 27 goals from 81 caps, would feature in Deschamps's 26-man squad. Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Kingsley Coman, Olivier Giroud, Ousmane …

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

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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, 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 …

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 …

Aymeric Laporte Announces Manchester City Have Unfinished Business in the UEFA Champions League
4 years, 4 months ago

Aymeric Laporte Announces Manchester City Have Unfinished Business in the UEFA Champions League

News 18  

The Champions League is the missing piece in Manchester City’s growing silverware collection, defender Aymeric Laporte said ahead of his side’s last-16 second leg against Real Madrid on Friday. “City have unfinished business in the Champions League, we have been talking about it for a long time, it’s the thing we are missing,” Laporte told Spanish newspaper AS on Thursday. …

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