Volleyball
The Italian national team did not go all the way at the European Championship, but one thing is now beyond doubt: Italy has fallen in love with volleyball
What remains of the tournament, beyond the court, is an immense legacy: a journey marked by great passion in sports halls across Italy.
We have won so much, but losing still hurts just as much: interview with Daniele Lavia
The Italian national team outside hitter discusses his view of volleyball, the World Championship he missed through injury, which the Azzurri went on to win, the strength of a long-standing group, and a sport that continues to produce great players.
Italy under Fefè De Giorgi is one of the strongest men’s volleyball teams ever, yet its champions are still ordinary people
The Azzurri are among the favourites to win the European title, at the peak of a winning cycle built over the years on a strong group and a clear strategic vision.
Julio Velasco’s Italy Lost the Final, but Showed a Clear Identity and Plenty More to Give
The defeat to Turkey, at the end of a European Championship in which the Azzurre played superbly, is naturally a bitter one. But it can become a powerful driving force for what lies ahead.
Italy’s women’s volleyball team had to overcome two opponents to reach the European Championship final: Poland and, above all, themselves
After a strong start, Velasco’s side had to regain control of a match that was threatening to slip away.