In a heartwarming display of brotherhood, Alexis and Kevin Mac Allister couldn’t help but grin from ear to ear as they spoke to reporters together after Liverpool’s Europa League win over Union Saint-Gilloise. It was a special night for the two Argentine siblings, who were playing against each other for the first time in their professional careers.
Alexis and Kevin Mac Allister: Brothers in arms
Alexis and Kevin Mac Allister couldn’t hide their joy as they spoke to reporters after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League. It was a special night for the two brothers, who were playing against each other for the first time in their professional careers.
“It was really nice for the family, very emotional,” said Alexis. “I’ve played against my older brother before but never against Kevin – it was special.”
Kevin added: “He was the reason I suffer today, but it was a very special moment.”
Both brothers are fresh from winning the World Cup with Argentina last year, and they are now both playing at a high level in Europe. Alexis has settled in well at Liverpool, while Kevin has made a good start to his career at Union Saint-Gilloise.
The two brothers are clearly very close, and they enjoyed the opportunity to play against each other. They also joked about swapping shirts after the game, with Alexis saying: “I don’t know if he wants a shirt from another player!”
Overall, it was a great night for the Mac Allister family. The two brothers put on a good show for the fans, and they helped to make the match a memorable one.