Dejan Stankovic watched from the sidelines as his younger brother Aleksandar made his first start for Inter Milan on Wednesday, marking the first time the Stankovic brothers have faced each other in a professional match.
The historic family moment occurred on October 28, 2026, as Aleksandar Stankovic earned his maiden starting berth for the Nerazzurri. Dejan Stankovic, a former Inter midfielder and club legend, observed the occasion from the opposing dugout or stands, though his exact role was not specified.
Aleksandar Stankovic, a product of Inter's youth academy, has been progressing through the ranks and finally received his first senior start. The match represented a unique milestone for the Stankovic family, with two brothers on opposite sides of the pitch for the first time in their careers.
