Post by Augustine Chiagozie (@pabloexchange)

⚽ Laporte chose Spain after France repeatedly overlooked him

Aymeric Laporte faces the country of his birth as Spain take on France in a World Cup semi-final — a rivalry with a personal edge.

Born in Agen, France, Laporte represented French youth sides but was consistently passed over for the senior squad despite his form at Manchester City. With no call-up forthcoming, he pursued Spanish nationality through his years living in the country, and switched allegiance to Spain — a decision that proved decisive when he became a key figure in the Spanish setup.

Now he lines up against France on the sport's biggest stage.

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