Jun 16, 2024, 5:32 AM
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Albania shocks Italy with record-breaking goal in Euro 2024 opener

Highlights
  • Albania scored the fastest goal in the history of the European Championship, stunning Italy in the Euro 2024 opener.
  • Midfielder Nedim Bajrami capitalized on an error by Italy to score after just 22 seconds.
  • The unexpected goal set a new record and left fans in disbelief at the sensational start of the match.
Story

Albania shocked Italy at Euro 2024 with the quickest goal in the history of the European Soccer Championships, scored by Nedim Bajrami just 23 seconds into the match. Despite Italy quickly taking the lead with goals by Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella, Albania's strong performance in Euro 2024 qualifying showed promise. The previous fastest goal in European Championship history was scored by Dmitri Kirichenko in 2004. Albania's early lead was short-lived as Italy equalized and eventually won the match.

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