Calhanoglu Screamer Opens 2026-27 Serie A Season

Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu wasted no time, scoring a stunning long-range strike within six minutes.

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What happened. Hakan Calhanoglu scored the first goal of the 2026-27 Serie A season with a powerful first-time finish from outside the box, putting Inter 1-0 up against Monza.

• Goal came in under six minutes from a cut-back by Andy Diouf.
• Calhanoglu is in the final year of his Inter contract.
• He ended last season with nine goals and two assists in 22 Serie A appearances.

Inter, the reigning champions, began their title defense with an early statement goal.

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