Alphadjo Cisse smashes long-standing Italian record with sensational AC Milan hat-trick
19-year-old AC Milan midfielder Alphadjo Cisse became the youngest Italian player to score a hat-trick in a major European competition during a 4-0 win against RB Salzburg. The performance marks a significant milestone in the young player's career.
Why it matters
The achievement highlights a notable record-breaking performance in professional European football, drawing attention to emerging talent.
Alphadjo Cisse made European history as AC Milan cruised to a convincing 4-0 win against RB Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. The 19-year-old starlet announced himself on the big stage with a remarkable individual performance in Austria.
Cisse etched his name into European football history during Milan's emphatic 4-0 victory over Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday. The 19-year-old star stole the headlines with a sensational performance to lead his side to a decisive away win.
At 19 years and 358 days old, Cisse became the youngest Italian player ever to score a hat-trick in a major European competition. His record-breaking display guided Ruben Amorim's side to a crucial victory as they rebounded from an opening-round 2-0 loss against Benfica at San Siro.
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