10月3日，法国与意大利在欧国联小组赛中战成1比1平局。赛后，塞巴斯蒂亚诺·埃斯波西托接受了意大利广播公司Rai的专访。
"Upon the field, I strive to embody a spirit of tenacity and dedication. It is a profound honor to don this jersey, I am well aware. Our squad, though youthful, is in the process of growth. In our latest encounters, such as the recent match against Belgium, we have demonstrated impressive performances in several instances. It is not an easy feat to compete against top-tier athletes, yet we delivered an exceptional display."
在若干场合，我们本有机会展现更佳表现，然而整体而言，我们呈现了一场令人满意的较量。对于仅代表意大利出战两次，我的职业生涯可谓充满波折。自16岁起，我便处于这个竞技水平，随后历经漫长的征程，如今我再次重返此地。我对于能够重返巅峰状态感到无比欣喜。与世界级球员竞技实属不易，然而，我对此感到由衷的喜悦。
The mistakes of the past are now mere relics of the past, an inescapable aspect of personal development. I have made my share of errors, and there have been individuals who have guided me through those challenging times. Yet, this is an integral part of the beautiful game of football. Presently, I am overjoyed and revel in the moment. However, there lies a crucial match on the horizon in three days, and we must approach it with an ardent desire and充沛的活力.