Esposito brothers start for Italy in historic lineup against Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Sebastiano and Pio Esposito start together for Italy against Belgium in Bursa on September 28, 2026. This marks the first time two brothers have begun a match for the Nazionale since 1915. Pressure is on Italy following a recent 2-0 defeat to Belgium in a Nations League match, prompting coach Roberto Mancini to make eight changes to the starting lineup. The match is currently ongoing, and updates will follow as it progresses.
- •Sebastiano and Pio Esposito are in the starting XI against Belgium.
- •First time siblings start for Italy since 1915.
- •Italy seeks redemption after a recent loss to Belgium.
- •The match kicked off at Ataturk Spor Kompleksi Matli Stadyumu.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Esposito brothers make history for Italy, first time starting since 1915
"Sebastiano Esposito joins little brother Pio in the XI for Italy, the first time two siblings have started for the Nazionale since 1915, but the family makes history with three brothers.It kicks off a...
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