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Pio Esposito scores in Italy's friendly victories against Luxembourg and Greece

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Pio Esposito scores in Italy's friendly victories against Luxembourg and Greece
Summary

Francesco Pio Esposito scored two goals for the Italy national team in recent friendlies, leading the team to 1-0 victories over Luxembourg and Greece. The Inter Milan player expressed his dedication to the team, stating they approached the matches with seriousness rather than as friendlies. With these goals, he reached five in nine appearances, second only to Giuseppe Meazza for players under 21. Esposito mentioned his happiness for the wins and aims to continue performing well for the national team. He previously missed a penalty in March against Bosnia and Herzegovina but has now found his form in these latest matches.

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  • •Esposito scored in friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece.
  • •Italy won both matches 1-0.
  • •He has five goals in nine appearances for the national team.
  • •Esposito stated he didn't focus on personal records during the games.
  • •He aims to build on his recent success after a penalty miss in March.
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  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Pio Esposito uninterested in Italy record: It wasn’t on my mind
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Francesco Pio Esposito says he always gives his all when playing for the Italy national team: ‘We didn’t treat these two games as friendlies.’The Inter Milan player scored two consecutive goals ...

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