SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Sebastiano Esposito Earns First Italy Call-Up Alongside Brother Pio
Sebastiano Esposito celebrates his first senior Italy call-up, sharing the moment with younger brother Francesco Pio.
S. Esposito
player
Club
Sassuolo
Position
Forward
Brother
Francesco Pio Esposito
First Call-Up
Yes
Upcoming Match
Italy vs Belgium, Nations League
What happened. Sebastiano Esposito has received his first call-up to the senior Italy national team and will share the experience with his younger brother Francesco Pio. He spoke to Vivo Azzurro TV at Coverciano about the pride of representing Italy and the advice from manager Roberto Mancini.
- Mancini told the new arrivals to enjoy the moment and gave advice on the pitch.
- Italy open their Nations League campaign against Belgium at the Olimpico on Friday.
- Esposito credits his youth career with Inter and the national youth teams for preparing him.
“What did Mancini tell us? To enjoy it. In general, coming to the national team is fantastic and sometimes you struggle to enjoy it because of the emotions you feel. Doing it with your brother is even better.”
— Sebastiano Esposito
Esposito will hope to make his senior debut as Italy face Belgium in the Nations League on Friday.
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