Kyle Walker shares what he did after Manuel Akanji’s penalty miss against England

Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-08-16 18:30:00

Manchester City had the most players (14) representing their respective countries in the 2024 European Championship from any Premier League side. Kyle Walker, who played every minute for England in the tournament, recalled a moment when his City teammate, Manuel Akanji, missed a penalty in the quarter-finals. Despite Walker’s involvement in helping England win the shootout, he expressed empathy for Akanji, who felt devastated after missing the penalty. Walker’s gesture demonstrates his class and affection for his club teammate, showing sportsmanship beyond the competitive atmosphere of the tournament.

Akanji, who also played a crucial role for Switzerland at the Euros, experienced the disappointment of being eliminated on penalties by England. Interestingly, Luke Shaw revealed that Walker aided the English team by pointing out Akanji’s penalty direction to goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Despite being on opposing sides during the tournament, Walker’s compassion towards Akanji after the penalty miss exemplifies the bond and respect shared among Manchester City teammates. Walker’s actions showcase the sportsmanship and camaraderie that transcends the competitive nature of international football tournaments.

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