More drama than the villa! Alessia Russo's brother Giorgio watches on as Lionesses secure Euro 2025 final place after being dumped from Love Island

Alessia Russo's brother, Giorgio, was in the crowd as England beat Italy in a game that ended up being more dramatic than any episode of Love Island.

  • Russo posts picture of entire family
  • Giorgio starred in Love Island
  • into Euro 2025 final

More drama than the villa! Alessia Russo's brother Giorgio watches on as Lionesses secure Euro 2025 final place after being dumped from Love IslandMore drama than the villa! Alessia Russo's brother Giorgio watches on as Lionesses secure Euro 2025 final place after being dumped from Love IslandMore drama than the villa! Alessia Russo's brother Giorgio watches on as Lionesses secure Euro 2025 final place after being dumped from Love Island

Alessia started and led the line, before her substitution, as the Lionesses came from behind against to win 2-1 and reach Sunday’s Euro 2025 final. Michelle Agyemang, an 85th-minute sub who came on as Russo came off, scored a 96th-minute equaliser, before Chloe Kelly scored the winner in extra time, slamming in the rebound after initially missing a penalty, and Alessia has shared a photo of her entire family in the stands, Giorgio included.

Giorgio starred in the current season of Love Island, although he was dumped on cay 30 after he chose to remain loyal to his partner in the villa – Bilikis – but she opted to recouple with another contestant. On the bright side, that has given Giorgio the time to fly to to support his sister, as he usually resides in Sydney in .

Giorgio was full of praise for his sister before the quarter-final against , telling Sky: “She never fails to make us prouder and prouder every day. The constant finals, the constant games and goals, is a real credit to her and the hard work that she puts in so as a brother, I couldn’t be prouder.”

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Sky’s Rob Harris speaks to AlessiaRusso’s brother and former #LoveIsland contestant Giorgio ahead of the #Lionesses facing #Sweden at the Euro’s quarter final.

England are preparing for Sunday’s final, as they bid to retain their European crown. Giorgio will surely be in the stands, hoping to see Alessia given another winner’s medal.