Christoph Baumgartner’s world record goal also sparked enthusiasm among FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The 54-year-old congratulated the ÖFB team player via Instagram after his goal on Saturday in the test in Slovakia (2-0) for the fastest goal in international match history.
“It’s something special to receive praise from someone like that,” said Baumgartner on Monday in Vienna. According to unofficial measurements, his shot from 20 meters crossed the goal line after 6.3 seconds. Infantino celebrated his 54th birthday on Saturday and posted a video of the goal online the day after.
“Truly a great achievement”
“This is truly a great achievement,” wrote the Swiss on Instagram. The goal would have made his birthday “even more special”. According to his own statements, Baumgartner replied on the social network, thanked and congratulated the FIFA boss on his special day. “He then wrote again: thank you very much, a nice gift,” said Baumgartner.
World record goal causes a stir
There had been a lot going on on his cell phone in the past few days, the Lower Austrian reported. The most extraordinary news was probably that from Infantino. Florian Wirtz would not have contacted us. “We’ll definitely have a quick chat at the next game against each other.” Germany’s young star scored in the eighth second three hours after Baumgartner in the test in France (2-0) – the second fastest goal in history in a men’s international match.
