Italy commenced their defence of the European Championship with a 2-1 win over Albania and there was much focus on Alessandro Bastoni’s goal.
Albania had taken a shock lead after just 23 seconds, with Nedim Bejrami netting the fastest ever goal in a Euros game.
However, Italy responded in the eleventh minute as a cleverly-worked corner routine culminated in Bastoni equalising with a header.
Then in the 16th minute Nicolo Barella put Italy 2-1 in front.
However, many fans were left reflecting on where they recognised the corner routine from for Bastoni’s goal.
Fans commented on where they recognised the corner routine from for Alessandro Bastoni’s goal
Bastoni’s goal pulled Italy level in their first game of Euro 2024 against Albania
Fans were quick to point out that the corner routine was similar to one that is often used in popular video game EAFC (previously known as FIFA).
Italy took a short corner, with a cross subsequently being sent into the box before Bastoni headed in.
One user wrote: ‘Italy actually done the corner goal from fifa and scored yeno’.
Another wrote: ‘Every FC24 player seeing the Italy corner routine.’
Fans commented on how the corner routine is similar to the one often used in EAFC
A further user wrote: ‘This Italy corner technique needs to be studied could be a modern day corner routine…. I can just imagine Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes combining on this
‘Goal Goal Goal’.
Another user wrote: ‘Italy spamming the corner glitch. Meta rats’.
One user added: ‘Na Italy are killing me with these corners straight from fifa’.
Furthermore, another wrote: ‘I guess the corner kick coach of this Italy team has EAFC FUT champs” RTG and Main account” What’s next ? Kick off glitch ?’.
Another user wrote: ‘I’m so obsessed with this new corner tactic from Italy.’
Another stated: ‘Na Italy are killing me with these corners straight from fifa.’
After starting their group stage campaign with a win, Italy will also be looking to prevail against Spain and Croatia.