Sorry, but some of you are confusing residence with nationality. It matters not that Aurier has lived in France since 2006, or any other date, it does not make him a French national. He is an Ivory Coast national, with the right to live, work , do what he likes whilst in France. However, the...
I think you will find that while Aurier is a resident[ of France, he is a national of Ivory Coast and a holder of Ivory Coast passport and plays for the national team. As such, he needs a visa to come to UK.