Bajrami scores fastest goal in Euros history against Italy

Nedim Bajrami scored the fastest goal in European Championship history as Albania made a stunning start to their Group B clash with Italy on Saturday.

Just 23 seconds into the teams’ first game at Euro 2024, Bajrami pounced on a terrible throw-in from Italy left-back Federico Dimarco before powering his shot inside Gianluigi Donnarumma’s near post.

The strike – which was just Albania’s second at the Euros – was officially timed as the fastest after kick-off in the competition’s 64-year history.

However, Albania’s lead lasted just 10 minutes as Alessandro Bastoni equalised, the Inter centre-back heading Lorenzo Pellegrini’s cross home at the far post.

Within another six minutes, Albania were behind as Nicolo Barella lashed home from range to put the Azzurri on top.

1 – Nedim Bajrami’s goal after 23 seconds for Albania against Italy is the fastest goal ever scored at the UEFA European Championship finals. Lightning.#EURo2024 #ITAALB pic.twitter.com/RZLXWrwpy7

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) June 15, 2024