Pellegri, 16, gives Genoa something to celebrate


MILAN (Reuters) - Genoa have had little to celebrate in the last few months but 16-year-old striker Pietro Pellegri has given Italy's oldest club at least one reason to be cheerful.

He became the youngest player to score twice in a Serie A match when he was on target in the 3-2 home defeat by Lazio on Sunday, bringing tears to the eyes of his father Marco who is the assistant coach and watched from the bench.

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