Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Portugal - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2021 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Spain's Aymeric Laporte REUTERS/Sergio Perez
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's French-born defender Aymeric Laporte said it was a "privilege" to be playing international football after making his debut in Friday's 0-0 draw with Portugal.
The former Athletic Bilbao man was granted Spanish nationality last month and was eligible to play for his adopted nation having not made his senior debut for the France national team, despite making 24 appearance for various age group squads.
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