Mateo Retegui achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first active player from Genoa to score two goals for the Italy national team since 1928. This feat was accomplished during Italy’s 2-1 triumph over Venezuela on Thursday evening.

The 24-year-old forward initiated the scoring for Italy in the 40th minute in Miami, then later secured the Azzurri’s lead with another goal with just 10 minutes left in regular time of the second half.

This achievement marks the first time in almost a century that a Genoa player has achieved a brace for the Italy national team.

With this remarkable performance, Retegui’s contribution will undoubtedly have Genoa coach Alberto Gilardino excited, particularly considering the impressive form of his team’s key center-forwards during the international break.

Albert Gudmundsson, another prominent figure, demonstrated his prowess by scoring a hat-trick for Iceland in their 4-1 victory against Israel in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, adding to the anticipation for their upcoming matches.

Both Retegui and Gudmundsson are set to feature again on Sunday evening, as Italy and Iceland prepare to take on Ecuador and Ukraine, respectively, in international friendlies and additional Euro 2024 qualifiers.

☕️ Buongiorno Italia! 🇮🇹

Era dal 1928 che un giocatore del Genoa non segnava una ⚽⚽ con la maglia della Nazionale Italiana

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— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) March 22, 2024

Mateo Retegui

This season he played in total 22 times for 1696 minutes for Serie A.

Mateo Retegui scored 6 goals for Genoa. He procured two assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 12th in Serie A. In the last match Genoa drew 0-0 against Juventus.

Genoa performance and stats

Genoa is currently 12th in the Serie A with 34 points.

In the last 29 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Genoa drawn 0-0 against Juventus.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 31 goals and conceding 36.​