VIDEO: Nedim Bajrami makes European Championship history with goal against Italy
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Albania's Nedim Bajrami netted after 23 seconds against Italy at Euro 2024 (Imago/Shutterstock)

VIDEO: Nedim Bajrami makes European Championship history with goal against Italy

Seye Omidiora 21:03 - 15.06.2024

The Albanian attacking midfielder netted after 23 seconds against the defending champions, becoming the competition’s fastest goal.

Nedim Bajrami netted almost from the kickoff as Albania stunned defending European champions Italy after 23 seconds. 

The attacking midfielder intercepted Federico Dimarco’s throw-in, went past Alessandro Bastoni and fired a powered effort into the roof of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s net. 

Albania’s effort became the quickest goal recorded in the competition’s history, with Sylvinho's men doing the unthinkable at Signal Iduna Park. 

Despite the effort, Luciano Spalletti’s troops swiftly responded with a leveller through Bastoni before Nicolo Barella turned the game around for Italy before the interlude. 

What comes next?

Albania face Croatia on June 19 before meeting Spain in their final Group B game five days later.