Aymeric Laporte criticizes refereeing after Manchester City's Champions League exits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Aymeric Laporte reflects on Manchester City's recent Champions League shortcomings in an interview published on June 9. He claims the team could have won five titles in six years, attributing failures to refereeing decisions, including the contentious Llorente handball against Tottenham in 2019. Laporte describes the emotional toll of these losses as 'trauma,' expressing regret over moments that denied City success. His remarks highlight the lingering frustration experienced by the team and its supporters regarding crucial officiating errors that have impacted their tournament performance.
- •Laporte claims City could have secured five Champions Leagues in six years.
- •He references specific contentious calls against Tottenham and Liverpool.
- •Laporte describes the emotional impact of City's Champions League exits.
- •He reflects on his time at City and expresses regret over leaving the club.
- •City won their first Champions League title in 2023, but Laporte missed that success.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — “I’m losing my mind” – Aymeric Laporte laments officiating for Manchester City’s European woes over the years
"Laporte says City “could’ve won five Champions Leagues” in six years due to refereeing injusticesThe former City defender specifically references the Llorente handball against Tottenham in 2019L...
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