Italy Announces Friendlies, Men’s World Championship Training Roster
Simone Anzani (above) and Italy will play a pair of friendlies against world #25 the Netherlands in early August.
Oleg Antonov Signs With His Dad
Oleg Antonov has signed with his father’s club team for the 2018-2019 season.
Nikola Jovovic Stays in Turkey, Signs with Ziraat Bankasi
Nikola Jovovic is staying in Turkey for the 2018-2019 season, but has signed with Ziraat Bankasi Ankara.
Italy Leaves Simone Giannelli off Week 4 Roster of #VNL
Simone Giannelli is the latest Italian starter to be left home to rest, in spite of the team teetering in 7th place and on the verge of a spot in the Final 6.
Canada Pushes Past Italy; Iran Bests Error-Riddled Argentina in 5 Sets
Ivan Zaytsev scored 17 points for Italy, but it was not enough to help his side past a Canadian team that was slightly better in every way. Facundo Conte scored a match-high 19 points to pace Argentina, but his team but gave away 40 points on errors in a five-set loss to Iran and dropped to 0-4.
Errors Aid Italy, Brazil in #VNL Opening Day Pool 3 Victories
Serbia and Germany were doomed by their own errors in losses to Italy (3-1) and Brazil (3-0) on opening day of Volleyball Nations League play.
Italian Men Name 14-Man Roster for Volleyball Nations League Week 1
Ivan Zaytsev is back in the fold for the Italian men’s National Team.
Ivan Zaytsev, Osmany Juantorena Return to Italian National Team
Ivan Zaytsev (above) and Osmany Juantorena will bring some of the punch back to the Italian lineup this summer, though there are still key absences from the Blue.
Belogorie Belgorod and Ziraat Bankasi Ankara Advance to CEV Cup Finals
Belegorie Belgorod will take on Ziraat Bankas Ankara in the men’s CEV Cup finals
