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Brothers Unite on Italy's Pitch After 100+ Years
28 Sep
Summary
- Esposito brothers Pio and Sebastiano started for Italy.
- This is the first time two brothers have started for Italy in over a century.
- Three Esposito brothers have now played for Italy's senior team.
In a historic moment for Italian football, brothers Pio and Sebastiano Esposito took the field together for Italy's Nations League match against Turkey on Monday. This marked the first occasion in over 100 years that two brothers have started a game for the Azzurri.
Pio, 21, has already earned 10 caps and scored five goals for Italy. His younger brother, Sebastiano, 24, made his international debut in this fixture. They are the fourth set of siblings to play concurrently for Italy, following in the footsteps of pairs like the Inzaghi brothers.
Adding another layer to this familial achievement, Sebastiano's appearance means all three Esposito brothers have now represented Italy at the senior level. Salvatore, the eldest at 25, previously played for the national team in 2022. This is the first time three brothers have achieved this feat.
The Esposito brothers are currently playing for European clubs, with Pio having had a strong season with Inter Milan and Sebastiano on loan at Sassuolo from Cagliari. Italy is aiming for a victory after an initial 2-0 loss in their Nations League group.
