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The football fever reaches sky-high with all eyes on Euro 2016. Tournament host France will play the opener against Romania, which will be aired in India post mid-night on June 11.
As the UEFA braces for the 15th edition of the European continental championship, the tournament organisers have revealed the all time XI to play in Euro's history.
Voted by over three and a half million fans, some of the legendary players from Europe have made this team, which has been put on UEFA's official website.
Italian Gianluigi Buffon was selected in goal, with German World Cup winner Philip Lahm at right back, and Paolo Maldini, another Italian great at left-back. German legend Franz Beckenbauer and Carles Puyol, who won Euro 2008, are in central defence.
Andrea Pirlo, Zinedine Zidane, who received more votes than any other player in the poll, 255,694 in total, and Andreas Iniesta are in midfield.
The front three consists of France’s Thierry Henry, Dutch striker Marco van Basten and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The selection of Portugal captain Ronaldo caused consternation amongst social media users, with some arguing that Spanish star Xavi should have been picked ahead of him.
One former player who can feel hard done by is Michel Platini. The Frenchman scored nine goals in five games at Euro '84, leading the hosts to victory. However, the former UEFA president probably has more pressing concerns at the moment.
England, who is yet to win their maiden Euro title, doesn't have a single player in this list.
Courtesy: UEFA.com