Impressive Statistics From Euro 2024
Euro 2024 is finally in the books, with Spain scoring a dramatic late winner against England to become the first nation to win the men’s European Championship four times. It was another thrilling tournament right from the beginning, with many impressive moments and statistics to reflect on. Keep reading to find out more. The Fastest Goal There is nothing quite like a quick goal to ignite a match. In this year’s competition, the fastest goal in Euros history was scored when Nedim Bajrami of Albania stunned Italy by scoring just 23 seconds after kickoff. Celebrations were short-lived, though, when Italy fired back twice within 16 minutes to take the lead and go on to win the game. The Competition’s Youngest Captain Captaining a national team is a great privilege, normally reserved for the most senior players of the team. This year’s competition saw the youngest player to captain their national team when Hungary’s Dominic Szoboszlai was given the armband in the absence of their regular captain. At just 23 years old, Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai was entrusted to lead his team showing his leadership qualities and importance to the team’s morale. This is why Szoboszlai is beloved…