The Rest Is Football Inside The Mind Of Pep, Keeping Up With CR7 & International Glory
Nov 5, 2025
Aymeric Laporte, a professional footballer and centre-back, shares his journey from Athletic Club to Manchester City and his victory with Spain at Euro 2024. He reveals the bizarre start of his Manchester City career and how Pep Guardiola transformed his game through tactical brilliance. Laporte reflects on the influence of legends like Agüero and Kompany, the emotional toll of injuries, and the significance of his switch to the Spanish national team. He also discusses life with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia and his aspirations to help Athletic Bilbao succeed.
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Small Margins Decide Europe
- Champions League success can turn on tiny margins and luck as much as quality.
- Laporte believes City lost earlier opportunities due to small mistakes and unlucky moments.
Coming Back From Multiple Injuries
- Laporte endured multiple serious injuries around 2019 and found the recovery process mentally tough.
- He emphasises mindset and acceptance as keys to returning to top form.
Use Setbacks To Build Strength
- Work hard and maintain a strong mentality to return stronger after setbacks.
- Laporte credits consistent effort for winning the European Championship after injuries.