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·22 October 2024
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Francesco Camarda became the youngest Italian player to make his Champions League debut and even scored for Milan against Club Brugge, but his goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR check.
Italian striker Camarda made history again on Tuesday, becoming the youngest Italian debutant in the Champions League at 16 years and 226 days.
AC Milan forward Francesco Camarda warms up prior to the Serie A football match between AC Milan and Frosinone at San Siro stadium in Milan, on December 2, 2023. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images)
The previous record belonged to Moise Kean, who made his debut in the competition at Juventus at the age of 16 years and 267 days.
Camarda even found the net a few minutes after his introduction from the bench in the second half, but it was disallowed for offside after a VAR check.
The Italian striker took his shirt off to celebrate and was also booked.
If the goal had stood, Camarda would have become Milan’s youngest Champions League goalscorer.
The Rossoneri secured their first Champions League win this evening, beating Club Brugge 3-1.
View publisher imprintA dream moment for 16-year-old Camarda denied 💔 🔥 Scores to become AC Milan’s youngest #UCL goalscorer 📺 VAR check for offside 😣 Goal denied and yellow card for shirt off celebration