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Ramazani Mwamba

Kelce brothers Travis and Jason embrace after Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 2023

The Kelce brothers shared a heart-warming embrace at the end of an enthralling contest between the Chiefs and Eagles at Super Bowl 2023. Little brother Travis ended the night as winner over older brother Jason in a game that saw them make history as the first siblings to face each other in Super Bowl history.

They were watched on by mum Donna, who proudly wore a specially created jersey and sneakers featuring the teams of both of her sons.

READ MORE: The story behind Travis and Jason Kelce - the brothers making history at Super Bowl 2023

The brothers were raised by Donna and dad Ed in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason, 35, was the first born and is two years older than Travis who is 33. Talented athletes from an early age, both played sports at Cleveland Heights High School.

Jason was the first to reach the NFL as a sixth round pick for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011. Travis followed two years later as a third round pick for the Chiefs back in 2013.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hugs his mother Donna, after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game (Matt Slocum/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

In Manchester, almost 500 American football stayed up until the early hours of the morning to watch the Chiefs crowned Super Bowl 57 champions. In what was a close fought match, both teams went blow for blow as the lead exchanged hands multiple times before the final whistle.

Football fans at the Bierkeller in Printworks felt every tackle, contested every throw and caught every ball and where even caught up in the Rihanna-mania during her stunning half time performance. The Bierkeller was a kaleidoscope of football jerseys with every punter proudly wearing the colours of teams they support.

Many predicted a Chiefs win from the very beginning with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes tipped to have a big night. Carolina Panthers fan, Ant saying: "The Chiefs are going to win, Mahomes is unreal, he's unplayable." Another Mahomes admirer added: "He's a difference maker."

In the end Kansas City Chiefs beat out the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 at the State Farm Stadium in Arizona.

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