#VNL Pool 20 Preview: France, Italy, Russia, USA
With the top three teams in the VNL standings plus seventh place Italy in Pool 20, it could be considered the group of death in terms of toughness. The Russians and Americans are just mere points away from the Final Six, while Italy will rely on home court advantage to push through.
Zenit Kazan Announces That Earvin Ngapeth Has Signed 2-Year Contract
Kazan also announced the signing of one last outside hitter, which completes the team’s roster for next season.
France Edges Canada in 5, Brazil Falls in Five Sets in Varna
Canada opted not to play many of its starters and came up just short in a five-setter against first place France, which won its sixth straight VNL match. Thirty-three errors proved to be too much to overcome as Brazil fought valiantly before falling to Bulgaria in five sets for the team’s third-straight loss in Varna.
Bruno Rezende Leaves Match Early in Loss to France
Bruno Rezende left the match early in a 0-3 defeat to France on Saturday. Little is known about his injury status heading into Sunday’s important match with Bulgaria.
France Rolls Over Brazil 3-0; Bulgaria Shocks Canada in Sweep
Just one day after a shocking defeat at the hands of No. 6 Canada, top ranked Brazil stumbled again on Saturday, falling to No. 9 France via sweep. Boyan Yordanov accounted for half of No. 14 Bulgaria’s 40 kills in a surprise sweep of No. 6 Canada.
2018 Men’s #VNL Pool 16 Preview: Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, France
Stephen Boyer and France are looking to get a big win against Brazil in Pool 16 to give them momentum for the last weekend of the Preliminary Round.
Kevin Le Roux Rejoins France for Week 4 of Nations League
Veteran French middle blocker Kevin Le Roux will rejoin his teammates in Varna, Bulgaria after resting last week.
“Why Should I Change?” – Spiridonov Talks About His Polarizing Figure
Ever since his return to Zenit Kazan was announced by the team, a lot of volleyball fans keep asking themselves how can any coach in the world deal with a team that has in it Spiridonov and Earvin Ngapeth
Argentina, France Block Out Korea, Serbia
Twelve blocks, including five by Agustin Loser, were the difference as Argentina scored its second win of VNL play. France rode 14 blocks and eight aces to a sweep of Serbia on Sunday, cementing its spot in the VNL Top 3.
France Follows Boyer, Tillie to 4-Set Win; Atanasijevic Paces Serbia
France pleased the home crowd for the second straight night, moving past Argentina in four sets as Stephen Boyer and Kevin Tillie starred. Serbia picked up its fifth-straight win with a sweep of South Korea as Aleksandar Atanasijevic racked up a team-leading 17 points.
