- Kyle Walker sparked plenty of debate over his inclusion in the UEFA team of Euro 2024
- Many critics found Walker’s inclusion ridiculous
- Fans also gave their reactions
Following Spain’s conquest of Euro 2024, which saw England defeated in the final game of the tournament, and the emergence of a star like Lamine Yamal, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has released its team of the tournament.
The team of the tournament is usually expected to contain players across all positions whose performances impressively stood out during the competition.
UEFA made its team for the tournament public on July 16 via its official website, leading to reactions from people online.
Controversies over UEFA’s team of the tournament
Walker’s inclusion as right back in the TOT has in every way sparked a heat of reaction across social platforms. Although this is very common in the world of football, the Manchester City defender's choice in that team by UEFA does not seem like a welcomed decision even across opposing fanbases. Some fans argued that Walker was only there to appease England for their loss on Sunday night. Kyle Walker is the only England Player on the UEFA EURO 2024 Team of the Tournament.
Fans react to UEFA’s team of Euro 2024
EURO ‘24 TOT has certainly provoked a surge of reactions from football fans. Check below for what they had to say:
“Walker over Carvajal 😂😂😂 City PR is hilarious,” @asensi20 tweeted
“It was looking sensible until we seen the RB 😭,” @FUTWIZ commented
“Walker over Carvajal and no Bellingham? UEFA is finished,” @a_derll asked
“I am not watching football again if yall are choosing Walker over Cavajal. what is this robbery?” @TwoTerty_ lamented
“Say wallahi I just saw Kyle Walker,” @CFCMod_ exclaimed.
Sofa strategists, keyboard critics defend UEFA’s selection
Despite these reactions from fans across the globe, a number of “parlour pundits” have taken their time to defend UEFA’s citing data and statistics. These "data daddies" argue that the choices reflect comprehensive evaluations of player performances throughout the tournament. The various keypad analysts pointed out Walker’s attacking contributions to the games he played and highlighted that things might have even been more difficult for the Three Lions if he was not in the team.
“But he’s quick tho, and that’s apparently all that matters,” @TomL1ttle_ argued
“Kyle walker and speed, 🙌🏾🙌🏾,” @Tommypopss added
“WELL DESERVED KYLE,” @tboe3D lauded
However, a good number of fans did not entertain the “Walker PR,” causing heated arguments in the comment section of the popular sports journalist Fabrizio Romano.
