“If Italy wanted a wake-up call in their defence of the European Championship they got one — after 23 seconds. Nedim Bajrami stunned the holders when he capitalised on woeful defending to score the fastest goal in the tournament’s history. The response was simply brilliant from Luciano Spalletti’s team — Alessandro Bastoni heading them level after 11 minutes and Nicolo Barellafiring them in front five minutes later. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
Guardian: Italy bounce back from first-minute shock as Barella strike sinks Albania
